Creative Disciple Newsletter
June 14, 2026
The Hidden Foundation God Built in You
Every building rises or falls on what exists beneath the surface — and most people never notice the foundation. The same is true of people God prepares for ministry. Long before someone steps into leadership, He has been quietly and purposefully shaping them through their story, their hardships, their failures, and their growth. Your past is not a liability. Find out more.
Focused Discipleship
#Personal — Spiritual maturity is a persistent upward climb. Afshin Ziafat unpacks seven marks of a genuinely maturing disciple to help you evaluate where you are and press on.
#Marriage — A budget is for every couple who wants to steward God’s resources with intentionality. Learn why financial planning is a biblical act of faithfulness, and how simple strategies can bring unity instead of tension to your marriage.
#Parenting — Boys are formed through instruction, example, correction, and grace. Matt Adams lays out a clear, convicting vision for why intentional fathers and faithful churches are essential to raising the next generation of godly men.
#Church — A church that wants to multiply disciples must build that DNA from the very beginning. Bobby Harrington makes a compelling case for starting with disciple-making communities first and letting multiplication shape everything that follows.
#Work — Summer is an opportunity for intentional rest and what Reagan Rose calls “gift goals,” simple pursuits rooted in being rather than achieving. Find out how approaching this season with a little godly intentionality can make your rest genuinely restful and your productivity truly meaningful.
#Pastor — Church planters often want clarity before they act, but God’s fingerprints are usually found looking backward. Drawing from the faith of Caleb, this reflection on humble, forward-moving obedience will encourage any leader navigating the uncertainty of ministry without a clear view of what comes next.
#AI — Social media algorithms are not just shaping what we say, they are quietly reshaping what we want. Griffin Gooch explores how “algospeak” feeds our hunger for attention and status, and why Jesus offers a far more satisfying audience than any platform ever could.
Weekly Wallpaper
Admire (Valley of Vision)
This week’s wallpaper is the Admire design, inspired by the Valley of Vision. Let this wallpaper design draw your eyes back to God’s majesty throughout the day, stirring in you a deeper wonder for who He is and a greater delight in His presence. Download now.
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