Articles by Trisha Smith

We began this series of lessons with a verse, and with this final lesson we return to that same verse. Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name […]

One of the least liked things about church is often financial giving and stewardship. But it is important that you understand what it is and why it is important. As we have discussed previously, giving […]

Outreach is a form of service and a fundamental part of our faith. It is the process of us spreading love and sharing Jesus with the world we live in. Often it is paired with […]

As newer believers we may feel we are not qualified to serve others or serve in the church, but don’t give in to that lie. None of us are qualified, but God qualifies us and […]

Worship is the act of showing reverence and adoration for God. It involves acts of devotion, praise, and gratitude. Worship is more than just singing praise songs in church on Sundays. Worship is any action […]

Since prayer is such a personal thing, there is no formula for how to pray that will meet your specific needs. We DO have examples like the Lord’s Prayer (the prayer Jesus taught His disciples […]

Prayer is simply communication with God. It is talking with Him at anytime, anywhere, in any way (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Because God is personal, ALL people can pray. All you need to do is start […]

Man was not created to be alone. We were created with a need for fellowship and community. God said in Genesis 2:18, “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be […]

Once you have a Bible that you want to study and learn from, it is time to figure out how to use it. We covered what is in the Bible in a previous lesson, but […]

Selecting a Bible to use can be overwhelming. There are so many different translations and versions available that it is easy to get lost in the choices and give up. But have faith! You WILL […]

The name Bible comes from a Greek word biblos. It means little books. The Bible is basically a library of little books. If you look at your Bible you will see that there are 66 […]

Once you have prayed to accept Jesus as your Savior, the next step in your discipleship journey is to be baptized. Some religious affiliations and denominations believe that you must be baptized to be saved […]

We begin with a recap of the basics. Creation – In the beginning God created everything, including mankind (Genesis 1:27). He made us for fellowship, and He walked with Adam and Eve in a perfect […]