Goodness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, – Galatians 5:22 (KJV) Goodness is the active expression of God’s character in our lives; it is ‘love in action.’ While the world is often characterized by self-interest and indifference, the believer is called to be…
Faithfulness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. – 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV) Faithfulness is the quiet, consistent heartbeat of a life surrendered to God. We often seek ‘big’ opportunities to serve, but true stewardship is proven in the small, unseen tasks—the daily responsibilities, the honest…
Gentleness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, – Galatians 5:22 (KJV) Gentleness is not weakness; it is ‘power under control.’ It is the capacity to remain tender even when we are provoked, modeling the same spirit Christ showed when He washed the feet…
Self-Control Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) Self-control, or temperance, is not a product of human willpower; it is a ‘fruit of the Spirit.’ It is the Holy Spirit’s power governing…
Peacefulness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7 (KJV) The peace of God is not a feeling dictated by our environment; it is a garrison that ‘keeps’ or guards our hearts and minds. It surpasses all human…
Joy in Trials Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; – James 1:2 (KJV) Joy is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of perspective. James instructs us to ‘count it all joy’ not because the trial itself is pleasant, but because of what the…
Patience Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. – James 1:4 (KJV) Patience is more than just ‘waiting’; it is the process of endurance that matures our character and aligns our hearts with God’s timing. When we are forced to wait, our…
Humility Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. – Philippians 2:3 (KJV) Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. In a culture driven by ‘vainglory’ and self-promotion, the call to esteem others better…
Living by Faith Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Living by faith is the radical decision to prioritize the reality of God’s Word over the evidence of our physical circumstances. Faith provides the ‘substance’—the solid ground—upon which we…
Speech and Words Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. – Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) Our words are not mere sounds; they are creative forces that reflect the state of our hearts and shape the environment around us. Proverbs…