Fanning the Flame
Walking one-to-one with intention and care
“They told what had happened on the road, and how he was made known to them…”
(Luke 24:35)
Fire grows when it is tended.
On the road to Emmaus, the disciples begin to make sense of their experience as they talk together. As they share what they have seen and heard, understanding deepens and courage grows. Renewal is strengthened in relationship.
Fanning the Flame names the second movement of Walking Emmaus: intentional one-to-one companionship that nurtures what God has begun.
Not walking alone
Discipleship is rarely sustained in isolation. A burning heart needs space to be named, tested, encouraged, and gently guided. One-to-one companionship provides that space — a trusted relationship marked by listening, prayer, and discernment.
This is not about fixing or directing another person, but about walking alongside them as they attend to God’s work in their life.
What this companionship looks like
Fanning the Flame may include:
regular, intentional conversations
attentive listening and shared prayer
naming what is stirring and where resistance remains
encouragement toward faithfulness rather than performance
discernment of calling, gifts, and next steps
The focus is not expertise, but presence — creating a safe space where faith can be spoken aloud.
Strengthening the fire
When the flame is tended, it grows steadier and stronger. Confidence deepens. Discernment sharpens. What began as a spark becomes a sustaining fire.
And as hearts are strengthened one-to-one, they are drawn back into community.
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Renewal that spreads as individuals gather with hearts on fire