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…
Time Management Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV) Time is a finite resource entrusted to us by God, and ‘redeeming the time’ requires us to walk with wisdom and intentionality. In a world…
Journaling Faith Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. – Psalm 77:11 (KJV) Journaling is a powerful practice of remembrance that prevents us from forgetting the hand of God in our daily lives. In the middle of a trial, we often lose…
Silence and Solitude Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. – Lamentations 3:26 (KJV) In an age of constant noise and immediate gratification, the practice of silence and solitude is a counter-cultural act of devotion. To ‘quietly wait’ for the…
Simplicity in Living Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. – Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) Simplicity in living is a direct fruit of trusting in the promise of God’s abiding presence. Covetousness…
Scripture Memorization Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. – Psalm 119:11 (KJV) Hiding God’s Word in your heart is one of the most practical strategies for sustaining a holy life. When the Word is internalized, it becomes an internal compass, guiding your…
Stewardship of Finances Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… – Matthew 6:19-20 (KJV) Financial stewardship is a direct reflection of where our true treasure lies. When we cling…
Worship as a Lifestyle Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. – Romans 12:1 (KJV) Worship is far more than a Sunday morning song; it is the total surrender of our…
The Power of Fasting Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. – Matthew 6:16 (KJV) Fasting is a spiritual discipline that redirects our…
Establishing Quiet Time Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; – Psalm 63:1 (KJV) The daily practice of spending quiet time with God is the lifeblood of…