Posts by Michael Steward

Following Jesus: A Casual Guide to Discipleship Hey there! Have you ever wondered what it means to really follow Jesus? The Bible is packed with verses and stories that show us how to live as His disciples—people who grow closer to Him and live out His love every day. Let’s break it down with some…

Alright, you have this tiny prod in your heart. A gentle push that you’re feeling, one that says, “Hey, you know what? You should spend some more time with the Good Book. You should study it, not just in your private, one-on-one time with God, but with other grown-up Christians. And why not serve up…

The sounds most familiar to a Bible study gathering are the shuffling of chairs, the noise of turned pages, and the murmured conversations. But before anything of real substance is expressed, a fundamental question sometimes arises: how should we arrange ourselves? Should we sit in tidy rows or a more informal circle? It might seem…

This past weekend, our family parted ways with a loyal member: our pop-up camper. You would think that letting go of an old 1996 Jayco camper would bring relief, but the memories wrapped in its canvas walls run deep. Remember that time when parts of the camper were falling off on the highway during our…

The word “disciple” is rarely used in modern culture outside the church. We know it somewhat implies learning, following, and being like someone else—something along those lines, right?! But really, we lack a clear reference for what “being a disciple” entails. We don’t encounter “disciples” in our everyday life. No one says, “Oh, didn’t I…

“What is truth?”   “How do I know what to believe?”   “Can I trust that the Bible is true?”   In recent weeks, I have had many conversations with young people in their 20s and 30s who are grappling with these questions. They are Christians who have grown up in the church, know all the “right” answers,…

Get more done – in less time – with AI Imagine you do not believe in God and have never heard the Gospel in your life. After hearing one of your coworkers talk about God, you decide to check out the local church out of pure curiosity. After hearing the Gospel preached, your heart is…

When you hear the word “discipleship”, what picture comes to your mind? Do you think of the twelve disciples of Jesus, the Great Commission Jesus gave to “go and make disciples of all nations” in Matthew 28:19, or maybe the big push for small groups your church did last fall?  We hear this term tossed…

Introduction Baptism is a sacred act of immense significance in various religious and spiritual traditions. While the method of baptism may differ among different faiths, one form stands out for its symbolic depth and transformative power – baptism via submersion. In this article, we will explore this unique method’s importance and delve into its rich…

I just started a new job this past week.  I must say that this job was a dream job. A nice-sized signing bonus, a decent salary, the ability to work from home, and all the starting equipment. On the service everything seemed great; a dream come true. A true answer to prayer. Then came training week. I…