As you begin to walk on the water, you might feel unstoppable: your faith is firm, your eyes are fixed on Jesus, you have stepped into your gifting, God is equipping you, and you’ve got this! And then along comes a harsh word, or a subtle taunt thrown your way… “How are you going to …
Step Out: Establish a Plan
As you step forward to explore what God is asking you to do today, you might find yourself knowing exactly what to do next but not know how to go about it…or you might not know what to do next at all…or you might feel completely overwhelmed at all the possibilities and not sure where …
Step Out: Find an Accountability Partner
To step out of the boat and begin exploring what God is asking you to do is to step out in faith and trust: You’re trusting that you’ve heard the voice of God. You’re trusting that you’ve heard God correctly. You’re trusting that you really are taking the “right” step. You’re trusting this new unknown …
Step Out: Be Who and What God Called You To Be
We are working our way through stepping out of our comfort zone and becoming a disciple. This week we are focused on being who and what God called each of us to be. Our Scripture this week comes from Matthew 5:14-16: “You are the light of the world! A city on a hill cannot be …
Step Out: Explore and Serve
Today is Maundy Thursday, the day when Jesus gathered with his Disciples for the last time, and the day that was just the beginning of events that would lead to his eventual death and resurrection. The term “Maundy” (Latin: Mondatum, Commandment) represents the ceremonial Washing of Feet – a religious rite of washing the feet …
Step Into Your Power Source
On this Good Friday, at noon, a few centuries ago, “there was darkness over all the land” as Jesus died on the cross. (Matt. 27:45) At the moment of His last breath, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom, and the earth shook, and the rocks were split. (Matt. …
Step Out: Pray About Everything
As we embark on this Holy Week journey of expectation of Christ’s death and resurrection, it’s a joy to explore prayer with you! Our scripture comes from Jeremiah 33:3, “‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’ (The Message) …
Step Out: Identify and Overcome Obstacles
Welcome to April 1st! Our theme this month is no joke: Step Out – Grow in Faith…Become a Disciple. For this first week, we are looking at identifying and overcoming obstacles. In order to achieve your goals, you need a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish. If you’re attempting to step out of …
Stand Up: God Speaks through Situations and Events
Throughout the month of March, we are exploring Step #1 of the step forward lifecycle: Stand Up and recognize that God is speaking to you. One way that God speaks to us is through situations and events. Nothing that happens in our lives is by accident. God knows every detail of every second and nothing …
Stand Up: Seek Wise, Biblical Counsel
Dear sisters, during this month of March, we are covering the first step of the step forward process: Stand Up and recognize that God is speaking to you. One way to more clearly understand how God is speaking to you is to seek wise, Biblical counsel. We look to Jesus as our example. Jesus always …