discipleship

Written by Gabe Jackson These past couple of months have been full of a lot of lasts for me: my last soccer game, last day of school, last time I would see some friends, last Wednesday night youth, and last time going to Camp Clark Williamson and CPYC as a camper. At both camps, there […]

Paul tells the Hebrew that they must clear out everything that hinders them on their journey of faith. He asks them to set their sights on Jesus who will give them strength and courage. Then in Hebrews 12, Paul talks about the discipline of the Lord. Discipline, he explains, is painful at the time but […]

All of us are currently navigating our new world in the midst of our global pandemic Covid-19. The Discipleship Ministry Team applauds all of our churches for their continued ministry and want to help. We know there are many different things out there and we’ve tried to curate a helpful list compiled in one spot […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Acts 15:36-41 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Come, let us return and visit the believers in every city where we proclaimed the […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Leviticus 19:9-18 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 133 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Song of Ascents. How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Acts 11:19-26 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Acts 11:19-26 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read John 19:38-42 (NRSV) After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to […]

Originally written for Vibrant Faith: “our name is our mission.” For more, please visit www.VibrantFaith.org/blog.   The camp high. I hear about it all the time. Even the most ardent camp supporters grudgingly acknowledge its existence. But what is it, and how large are its effects? We have all seen the smiling faces on the […]