A Disciple's Journal 2017: A Guide for Daily Prayer, Bible Reading, and Discipleship

Steven W. Manskar

Sep 2016 · Upper Room Books

About this ebook

A Disciple's Journal, carefully designed and deeply Wesleyan, provides a pattern of daily prayer and scripture reading for disciples who want to grow in holiness of heart and life. It invites readers into a Wesleyan way of following Jesus Christ shaped by the General Rule of Discipleship: To witness to Jesus Christ in the world and to follow his teachings through acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The journal includes: -A daily lectionary that corresponds with the Revised Common Lectionary -Inspirational quotes from John Wesley -Excerpts from Wesley's sermons -Hymns from Charles Wesley -Orders for prayer in the morning and evening -Prayers for each day of the week -A journal for discipleship -A pattern for intercessory prayer

Ratings and reviews

I have used the Disciple's Journal for years. I find the blend of prayer, reading, insight, and mediation gives me the grounding I need to live in the world today. Being grounded help me to bring Joy to God's heart and glory to God's name.

About the author

Steven W. Manskar is the Director of Wesleyan Leadership for the General Board of Discipleship, Nashville, TN. An elder in the Minnesota Annual Conference, he was a pastor for ten years prior to coming to Nashville. He leads workshops and seminars on missional leadership in the Wesleyan tradition and covenant discipleship groups. He is the author of Accountable Discipleship: Living in God's Household, A Perfect Love: Understanding John Wesley's "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection", and A Disciple’s Journal: Daily Bible Reading and Guidance for Reflection published by Discipleship Resources. He is also editor of the monthly online newsletter, "Covenant Discipleship Connection."