Seriously? Well, the group involved couldn’t decide on whether to use “Loser” or “Lifer”. It all centers around the key verse, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.” Luke 9:23-24
These verses have been the foundation of an intense in-community discipleship program called Lose Your Life, (LYL) which Jay and I have led annually since 2017. It has proven to be a dynamic and transformative opportunity for many college-aged adults.
Students live in community, catering for themselves and practicing a “with Jesus” life, which this year included reading through all four Gospels using Discovery Bible Study, daily personal devotions, serving The Base community, outreach to the local college campus, prayer, hospitality, six hours of daily sessions, fun and games, physical fitness, and not least, Sabbath rest.
2024 was our smallest LYL group but what a great group. They engaged so well with the material related to critical keys of the Kingdom and a holistic approach to discipleship at the level of culture.
Here are some of their comments: