Welcome to our Journey
You didn’t land here by accident.
Whether you’re a lifelong believer, a sincere seeker, or someone who’s tired of shallow answers, DiscipleLife.org is here to help you walk the path of true discipleship—one clear, intentional step at a time.
This journey begins at the trailhead—with the most basic questions: Why are we here? What is God’s plan? How do we know what’s true? But we don’t stay at the starting point. Each week, we move forward—through Scripture, logic, real-life reflection, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.
Every week, I publish a new Step in this expedition, designed to build a full understanding of the disciple’s life. In between, I share Field Notes—short reflections and insights from along the trail.
This journey is for those who want to know what’s true, become who they were made to be, and learn how to love God fully—and love others sacrificially.
If that’s you, welcome. Let’s walk together.
About the Journey
A Trail Worth Walking
This site isn’t just about content. It’s about a path. A disciple’s life.
DiscipleLife.org begins at the trailhead—the starting point of a lifelong expedition into biblical discipleship. From there, it moves step-by-step through the terrain of truth, belief, obedience, and transformation. It’s not a devotional. It’s not a platform. It’s not a collection of hot takes.
It’s a journey.
Carefully mapped. Spirit-led. And open to anyone who truly wants to walk it.
What You’ll Find Here
This site is organized into two main types of content:
1. Steps – The Expedition Series
These long-form essays walk through the journey of discipleship in a clear and structured order. We begin with the big questions—Why are we here? What is God’s plan?—and then move steadily toward a complete biblical worldview and a life of meaningful obedience.
Each Step builds on the last, guiding you forward. You can follow them in order from the Expedition menu or through the Read in Order page.
2. Field Notes – Thoughts Along the Trail
These are shorter, personal reflections—written in the moment, tied to the journey. Sometimes they unpack a Step. Other times, they explore something I’ve been wrestling with or learning. They’re informal, real, and grounded in the same love for truth.
About the Author
My name is Matthew. I’ve been walking with God for over six decades, serving in churches as a music leader, youth worker, elder, and more. That sounds like I had it all togeather. That was far from reality. It wasn’t until later in life that I realized how much of my faith was built on fragments—talking points, traditions, assumptions—not truth rooted in deep understanding.
One night, I cried out:
“God, I just want to know the truth.”
That prayer changed everything. It didn’t instantly fix me—but it set my feet on the trail you’re reading about now. A trail of growing, struggling, failing, understanding, and loving. And now, I’m sharing what I’ve learned—not as an expert, but as a fellow disciple. I believe we’re meant to walk this road together.
And One More Thing… I’m Not Doing This Alone
I’ve enlisted the help of a writing assistant—not a human, but an AI trained to help me think, write, and communicate clearly. Think of it as a research assistant and editing partner, helping me stay sharp and focused.
It doesn’t replace the Holy Spirit, or truth, or Scripture. It just helps me deliver what I’ve learned more effectively. See “How A.I. Has Changed Everything,” in Field Notes.
Who This Site Is For
• Disciples who want more than surface-level faith
• Seekers asking real, deep questions
• Believers tired of spiritual fast food
• People who suspect there’s more to Christianity than they were told
This site isn’t for arguments or empty debate. It’s for those ready to take the expedition seriously.
How to Use This Site
• Start at Step 1.05 on the Expedition page to begin the full journey.
• Come back each week for a new Step.
• Read Field Notes throughout the week for fresh reflection. You can subscribe to Field Notes.
• Reach out via the Contact page anytime.
If you’re here, you’ve already taken your first step. So let’s keep going—together.
A Letter to My Family, Friends, and Neighbors
To My Family—My Wife, Children, and Grandchildren
I love you more than words can express. You are the greatest earthly gift God has given me, and my deepest desire is for you to live a life that is rich, full, and meaningful—not according to the world’s shallow definitions of success, but according to the highest good possible. I want you to experience the adventure that God has prepared for you, to find purpose beyond your wildest expectations, and to walk in the joy that only He can provide. Life is not just a journey; it is an expedition. And I want you to embark on it with full confidence in the One who calls you forward.
To My Friends and Neighbors
I want the same for you. I share these essays because I care about you. They are not just words on a page; they are the outpouring of my heart, the result of countless hours spent seeking the truth, wrestling with the big questions of life, and learning what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
This pursuit has consumed much of my time, not out of obligation, but out of love—first, my love for you, and second, my own desire to understand what it means to truly live as a disciple. I do not want to live this life passively, simply going through the motions of faith. I want to live intentionally, fully engaged in the adventure of following Christ, and I want you to join me.
Jesus set forth our purpose in Matthew 28:18-20—to make disciples, to teach others what He has commanded, and to walk in the assurance that He is with us always. This is not a mission for a select few—it is for all who call Him Lord. If we believe in Him, if we are His disciples, then this is our calling.
Why This Matters?
I believe with all my heart that God wants a personal loving relationship with you. That is why He made you uniquely in His image. You are not here by accident. Your life has purpose, meaning, and direction, and it begins with the greatest commandment given to us:
“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30)
This is not a rule to follow—it is an invitation. An invitation to know God, to surrender to His will, and to experience life as He intended it. I do not want you to settle for less than the fullness of what God has for you. I do not want you to be distracted by lesser pursuits that promise fulfillment but leave you empty. I want you to live in the highest good—to walk in truth, to know the love of God deeply, and to experience the joy that comes from living as He designed you to live.
This is why I write. This is why I share. Because I love you, and because I want you to embark on the greatest adventure of all—an authentic, lifelong pursuit of the God who created you, loves you, and calls you His own.
If you have ever wondered why you are here, what your life is meant to be, or how to find real meaning, I invite you to take this journey with me. Not as an intellectual exercise, but as a real, practical, and life-changing pursuit of the highest truth. The expedition begins here.