It all started with my desire to grow and develop as a Christian. I have always been a learner, and I was taught early on that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness but a sign of wisdom.

Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path. Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

To be honest, everything that works in my life has been the result of many advisors—people who have helped me grow and stay on the right path. As I’ve grown personally through these coaching and mentoring relationships, I began coaching and mentoring others. Over time, I noticed that while personal growth is unique for everyone, there are some waypoints and milestones along the journey that work for everyone, every time.

One thing I’ve noticed is that many times we struggle to connect growth from one area of our life to another. As a result, we end up spinning plates and looking like a juggling clown. Eventually, we can’t balance it all, and something drops and comes crashing down.

As a result, we win in one area and struggle in another, never really having a cohesive plan or strategy to grow holistically. The Bible teaches in Thessalonians that we are one person with three parts: spirit, soul, and body. You were created to thrive, but you can’t do it apart from God’s design.

That’s why I created The Everyday Disciple. It isn’t just about what you do, but how you think about what you do. The key is knowing God’s design and thinking differently about why you do what you do.

The Everyday Disciple is a coaching system designed to guide you step by step through four areas of personal growth: Whole Heart Devotion, Personal Vision, Time Management, and Disciplined Habits. Whether you’re working through this workbook on your own or alongside a mentor, coach, or pastor, my prayer is that this process helps you grow into the person God has created you to be. I believe God has designed you to thrive in every area of life, not just one.

Thank you for allowing The Everyday Disciple to be part of your journey. I pray that God uses it to strengthen your faith and equip you to live as an everyday disciple.