Deep Roots Mission

Many parents want to disciple their children but feel discouraged because it doesn't happen every day.

The good news is that discipleship doesn't require perfection—it requires rhythm.

A healthy rhythm is a sustainable pattern of time, relationship, and spiritual engagement that helps build a firm foundation in a child's life.
The goal isn't to do something big. The goal is to do something faithful and consistent.

"Discipleship doesn't require perfection—it requires rhythm."+

The Bible Engagement Project helps families establish simple, sustainable faith habits. Its flexible resources make it easier to create a rhythm of discipleship without feeling overwhelmed.

Bible Engagement Project: https://bibleengagementproject.com/

What does it look like to live with Audacious Fervor and Bold Faith?

This week, I reflected on a powerful reminder that we do not have to travel somewhere else to experience a move of God. When believers are rooted in God’s Word, committed to discipleship, and willing to step out in faith, God still heals, still speaks, and still moves in our local churches and homes today.

I also share a personal story about how one testimony of healing impacted an entire family — reminding all of us that our children are watching how we respond to God’s presence.

You can read the full article in my Epistle newsletter.

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Collateral Damage… but in the best way.

When we talk about family discipleship, we often focus on parents—and rightly so. They are the primary influence in a child’s life.

But something powerful happens when families begin to take discipleship seriously…

It doesn’t stay contained in the home.

It spills over.

Recently, I was reminded of this through Anna Toner—a faithful volunteer in Bible Quiz. Anna once shared that she doesn’t want to ask students to do anything she isn’t willing to do herself. She wants to be a model. An example.

And she is.

What Anna may not even realize is that she’s part of something bigger. She’s reinforcing what parents are already teaching at home. She’s helping students see that their faith isn’t just something Mom and Dad believe—it’s something others live out too.

That’s how legacy is built.

Through parents who lead…
through mentors who reinforce…
and through faithful people who step in and say, “We believe this too.”

That kind of “collateral damage” changes lives.

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We’re seeing growing momentum in family discipleship right now. Even broader conversations—like those coming from the Department of Education—are highlighting the importance of parental involvement in the home.

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I never thought I would find myself agreeing with the U.S. Department of Education, but when they get something right, it is worth sharing.

Their recent research highlights something many parents and grandparents have known for years: children learn to read best at home. Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers. Long before school begins, daily habits like talking, reading, and listening help build the foundation for literacy.

For those of us who follow Jesus, that truth connects naturally with something even more important: teaching our children the Word of God.

So here is a simple idea.

Combine the two.

Try reading God’s Word with your children for about 15 minutes a day.

If your children are old enough to read, take turns reading Scripture together and talk about what it means. If they are younger, start with a children’s Bible or Bible storybook. The goal is not perfection. The goal is consistency.

Interestingly, the Department of Education points out several practices that help children develop strong literacy skills at home:
• Read together daily. Even a few minutes makes a difference.
• Talk and listen. Ask questions about what you read.
• Create a reading culture. Let your children see you reading.
• Use everyday moments to point out words and talk about language.

These simple habits help children develop what researchers call “emergent literacy,” which includes vocabulary, communication, and early reading skills.

But for Christian families, something even more important is happening when we read Scripture together. God’s Word is being planted in young hearts, and faith conversations become a normal part of daily life.

Sometimes the most powerful step in family discipleship is also the simplest: open the Bible, sit together, and read.

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Rhythm Over Perfection-

Many parents want to disciple their kids, but they feel like they’re failing because it isn’t happening “every day.” Here’s the good news: discipleship doesn’t require perfection — it requires rhythm. “Rhythm is a constant, sustainable pattern of time, relationship, and spiritual engagement that helps form a firm foundation in a child’s heart.”
The goal isn’t to do something big. The goal is to do something faithful — consistently.

Merry Christmas!

🎄❄️ ’Twas the Night Before Quiz Day… almost! ❄️🎄

’Twas the night before Quiz Day,
and all through the land,
Teams were studying Scripture,
Bibles close at hand.

📖✨ Eighty-three sleeps till we gather—what a glorious sight!
⏳ Fifty days until registration closes—now’s the time to act.

The Smoky Mountain Invitational is coming, and excitement is building! Teams are preparing, families are praying, and God’s Word is being planted deep in young hearts.

👉 Register today and secure your spot:
https://registration.biblequiz.com/ #/Registration/a0be3269-780d-4e05-0545-08de1ee6b4a8/87929b2f-8dbc-4dba-9499-e0619471eede

We can’t wait to see what the Lord will do through this incredible weekend of Scripture, fellowship, and discipleship.