Applying the Bible

A weekly devotional designed to help you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, through practical application of spiritual truths from God’s word.

A man's face staring into the camera with the words "The Lord Turned and Looked" overlaying the image.
May 29, 2025
The Lord Turned and Looked

When you've sinned, share in the grief of Jesus and let it lead you to repentance and reconciliation. Return to Him, and let your story continue in His grace.

Keep Reading
A man holding a sword in an aggressive posture with the words "No More of This!" overlaying the image.
May 22, 2025
No More of This!

And when darkness surrounds us, when injustice seems to be winning, we can follow Jesus’ example of trusting the Father and submitting to His will.

Keep Reading
A woman in a white dress lying in a dark grassy area with arms sprawled outward with the words "Rise & Pray" overlaying the image.
May 15, 2025
Rise & Pray

Prayer strengthens our resolve, reminds us of truth, re-centers our perspective, and fills us with grace to obey, even when it’s hard.

Keep Reading
A hand holding a bunch of grapes outward with the words "Did You Lack Anything?" overlaying the image.
May 8, 2025
Did You Lack Anything?

Lay down the need to understand every detail; where God is guiding you, He will provide for every need.

Keep Reading
The silhouette of a weather vane with the words "When You Have Turned Again" overlaying the image.
May 1, 2025
When You Have Turned Again

When we stumble let us not be ashamed to return, receive God’s grace and forgiveness, and then strengthen the brethren.

Keep Reading
A woman's foot being washed over a bowl of water with the words "But Not So With You" overlaying the image.
April 24, 2025
But Not So With You

Jesus calls us to lead like Him, not in pride or position, but in humility and service.

Keep Reading
A small plastic cup filled with grape juice and a broken piece of unleavened bread with the words "Do This in Remembrance of Me" overlaying the image.
April 17, 2025
Do This in Remembrance of Me

Jesus invites us to participate in communion not out of ritual, but out of relationship, as we remember His sacrifice until we celebrate its fullness in glory with Him.

Keep Reading
Two people walking along a dirt path with the words "They Went and Found It" overlaying the image.
April 3, 2025
They Went and Found It

Walking by faith means stepping out, even when we don’t see the end result, simply because God told us to.

Keep Reading
A half black, half gray abstract image that is separated by a line of fire. Overlaying the background are the words "Of the Twelve".
March 27, 2025
Of the Twelve

Judas’ betrayal reminds us that an unchecked heart can lead to devastating consequences.

Keep Reading
A girl with curly hair gazing into a mirror, examining her reflection. At the top of the image are the words "But Watch Yourselves".
March 20, 2025
But Watch Yourselves

Jesus warned His followers to be watchful, to stay awake, and to guard their hearts so that they would be prepared when He comes back.

Keep Reading
A beach with a grounded boat with huge waves crashing and overtaking the beach. At the top of the image are the words "Your Redemption is Drawing Near".
March 13, 2025
Your Redemption is Drawing Near

Jesus’ words warning us of what’s to come are not a call to panic, they’re a call to posture.

Keep Reading
A man bowing his head holding a bible. From the edges of the image arms are pointing towards the man's head, with the words "Settle It Therefore in Your Minds" above him.
March 6, 2025
Settle It Therefore in Your Minds

Rather than meditating on what to say in the face of opposition, we are called to meditate on the Word of God and to let the joy of the Lord be our strength.

Keep Reading
A gray image with a white outline of a head with many arrows pointing away from the head swirling and looping around with the text "See That You Are Not Led Astray" appearing above it.
February 27, 2025
See That You Are Not Led Astray

We don’t need to panic or chase after every sign, we just need to trust our God fully.

Keep Reading
A coin standing on edge on top of a wooden box with the words "More Than All of Them" appearing above it.
February 20, 2025
More Than All of Them

Let’s not measure our gift by the value the world may place on it, but instead let’s focus on giving from a right heart before our Lord.

Keep Reading