Apr 20
2021
Mentoring, Wax On; Wax Off!
Don't think of mentoring as too small or too big. God equips us to have a positive influence in the lives of others.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Call, Pastor Micah begins the series in Genesis 12:1–9, where God calls Abram to leave everything familiar and follow Him by faith. Like the first step on a long road, discipleship begins with surrender—trusting God’s voice more than our comfort. This article invites readers to hear the call of Christ, step out in obedience, and believe that every journey of faith begins with a promise.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Believing, Pastor Micah walks through Genesis 15:1-6 and shows how the life of discipleship begins not with striving, but with trusting. Like Abraham standing under a starlit sky, we’re invited to believe God’s promises even when we cannot see the outcome. This article reminds disciples that faith is not about having it all together, but about resting in the righteousness God provides through His covenant grace.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Covenant, Pastor Micah explores Exodus 19:1–8 and unpacks how God forms His people through covenant—not just to rescue them, but to set them apart. Like climbers gathering at the base of a mountain, Israel is called to draw near, listen, and commit to the journey ahead. This article invites disciples to see their identity as God’s treasured possession and to respond with wholehearted worship and obedience.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Map, Pastor Micah explores Deuteronomy 6:1–9 and shows how God gives His Word not just to inform our minds but to guide our lives. Like a well-worn map handed down on a dangerous journey, Scripture anchors disciples in love, truth, and daily obedience. This article challenges us to treasure God’s Word not just personally, but in our homes, where the next generation learns to walk the journey too.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Fellowship, Pastor Micah walks through Ephesians 4:1–16 to show that discipleship is not a solo project but a shared life. Paul calls believers to walk worthy of the gospel by pursuing unity, using their gifts to serve, and growing into maturity together. This article reminds us that Christ saves us into His body, and every part matters for the church to grow in love.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Mission and the End, Pastor Micah walks through Acts 1:6–11 to anchor the church between two certainties: the risen Jesus will return, and until He does, His people live as Spirit-empowered witnesses. This article calls disciples to trust the Father’s timing, depend on the Spirit’s power, and keep their eyes fixed on the King who is coming.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Drift, Pastor Micah walks through Judges 2:6–19 and reveals how spiritual drift begins—not with rebellion, but with forgetfulness. Just like in a story where heroes lose their way by trusting themselves, we often drift by slowly replacing God with other loves. This article calls disciples to examine their hearts, confess their idols, and return to the mercy of a God who never stops pursuing His people.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Fruit, Pastor Micah opens Galatians 5:16–26 to show that real change is not achieved by effort but grown by the Spirit. Paul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit and calls disciples to walk by the Spirit in everyday life—so love, joy, peace, and the rest become the natural outflow of union with Christ.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Call of the King, Pastor Micah opens Matthew 4:18–22 and shows how Jesus calls ordinary people into an extraordinary mission. On the Galilean shore, fishermen dropped their nets at the King’s voice and found a new purpose. This article reminds disciples that Christ’s call still comes today—demanding surrender, redefining identity, and sending us out with the gospel.
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In A Disciple’s Journey: The Armor of God, Pastor Micah opens Ephesians 6:10–20 and shows how disciples stand firm in a world of spiritual warfare. Paul does not call us to fight in our own strength but to be clothed in Christ, armed with His truth, and sustained by prayer. This article reminds believers that the battle is real—but so is the armor, and so is the victory of our risen King.
Keep ReadingApr 20
2021
Don't think of mentoring as too small or too big. God equips us to have a positive influence in the lives of others.
Apr 14
2021
Pastors preach and teach the word. That duty is paramount in his care for the sheep.
Mar 31
2021
Pastor Jay continues to explain the duties of a pastor. Today, in part 2, he looks at the all-encompassing duty of soul care.
Mar 24
2021
Pastor Jay explains the role and duties of pastors. In the opening post on the topic, he explains the connection between pastor and elder.
Nov 25
2020
Aug 27
2020
Becoming a member of a church means making certain commitments. But it is also right, that the church makes commitments to the member. Here are thirteen biblical commitments from the leadership at Grace.
Aug 20
2020
Although this is a bullet-point list, we hope you will be able to gain a quick sense of our values. The values listed are categorized to help with understanding.
Aug 12
2020
In this second post, Pastor Jay explains our church's mission statement. Our mission rests on Jesus's words in John 15.
Aug 4
2020
This post begins a series about what makes GCC tick. The newcomer to our church will gain a quick sense of who we are.
Jan 21
2020
Here is a brief but full accounting of the ways we've intentionally helped in our local community.