Daily Devotions: Heaven and Hell (Week 11, Tuesday)

Heaven and Hell Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. – Matthew 25:46 (KJV) The reality of eternity is the ultimate anchor for the believer’s priorities. When we consider that this life is but a vapor compared to the weight of eternal existence, our…

Daily Devotions: Preparing for the Word (Week 11, Sunday)

Preparing for the Word Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. – James 1:21 (KJV) Receiving the Word of God requires a heart that has been cleared of the debris of the world. James…

Daily Devotions: Handling Conflict (Week 10, Thursday)

Handling Conflict Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. – Matthew 18:15 (KJV) Conflict is inevitable in a broken world, but how we handle it reveals the maturity of…

Daily Devotions: Return of Christ (Week 10, Tuesday)

Return of Christ Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: – 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (KJV) The doctrine of Christ’s return is the ultimate perspective-shifter. If we truly…

Daily Devotions: Relational Boundaries (Week 10, Monday)

Relational Boundaries Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. – Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) Guarding your heart is not an act of selfishness, but a necessary stewardship of the soul. Because your heart is the source of your thoughts, actions, and spiritual direction, you…