Disciple to Faith
Following Jesus with attention, honesty, and grace in ordinary life.
(How Disciples Learn Peace in the Real World) Every December, the word peace gets thrown around like confetti. Holiday cards announce it. Porch decorations light it up. Christmas
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Another aspect of Advent teaches us something even more countercultural: to pay attention. Not the distracted, half-listening, “uh-huh, sure, I’m totally hearing you” kind of
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Feeling alone at church can be a surprisingly common experience, even within a community of believers. Overcoming this requires a proactive approach to engagement. Start by volunteering for
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Bringing Jesus' teachings into the hustle and bustle of daily life can be daunting, yet it is the core of Christian discipleship. It starts with small, deliberate
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Becoming a disciple is about much more than the name suggests. It's a transformative journey that starts with understanding the word 'discipline' at its
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There’s a kind of waiting that feels holy and peaceful… and then there’s the other kind. The kind where your stomach tightens, your thoughts run ahead
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Waiting is not something modern people do well. We wait in checkout lines, traffic jams, doctor’s offices, and airport terminals with a sense of mild outrage, as
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(Not a Show) Walk into most modern churches on a Sunday morning and it’s easy to assume you’ve stepped into a well-produced event. Lights are
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Walking the Way of Jesus With Someone a Few Steps Ahead If you’ve been in church long enough, you’ve probably heard the word mentor used in
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Becoming a Participant, Not a Consumer Most churches do Sunday mornings beautifully. The music is prepared, the message is crafted, the coffee is brewed (usually), and people gather
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