It seems simple now, but back then the truth that I could trust the Lord to grow me in understanding his word seemed unreachable.

"Biblical discipleship was instrumental in establishing my life to not pointlessly strive to be a good person, but to be a part of the fruit bearing vine that produces more disciples"

…to love each other rightly, we must be in fellowship with one another.

"I am fascinated to hear what expository preachers were shown from their time in the word, but the word from the Lord often fails to reach my feet."

I learned that in times when things don’t seem to make sense, God wants to use that as an opportunity to draw me closer to himself and to grow my trust in who he is.

God used discipleship, the Allen’s, and the local church to teach me everything that should have been taught to me about growing up.

"I tried to find my identity in my education, in my future career, in my ethnicity, in my relative standing of morality, and many other things, but through discipleship, I have learned I can only find my identity in Christ."

If I was going to yield my will to God and delight in it, I realized that this also required a close relationship with him.

To [Alex], discipleship had never been about the teaching, the instruction, or the program. It was about the grace and truth of Christ.

Discipleship changed my life because it changed my heart.

I am praying that God would continue to break my heart for the lost people around me so that I would be steadfast in the faith he has called me to.

I wasn't truly hiding God’s word in my heart, and I had a major struggle with confessing my sins up until that point. I'd cover them up, sweep them under a rug, and act surprised when they would show up again.