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.

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December 7, 2023
Fear God, Not Man

Explore the words of Jesus on fearing God above all else in Luke 12:4-7. Learn why your eternal security in Christ offers freedom from earthly fears.

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November 30, 2023
Beware of the Leaven

Understand the spiritual cost of hypocrisy and the call to live in the Light. A Christian devotional on Luke 12:1-3.

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November 16, 2023
Cleanse the Inside

Understand Jesus' call for true inner purity beyond outward religiosity. A Christian devotional on Luke 11:37-41.

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November 9, 2023
The Lamp of Your Body

Analyze Jesus' warning about spiritual light and darkness in Luke 11:33-36. Discover how the health of your spiritual 'eye' determines the brightness of your life.

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November 2, 2023
Something Greater than Jonah is Here

Jesus is our living hope, greater than Jonah, who redeems and sets us free.

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October 26, 2023
Blessed Rather Are Those

Discover why Jesus prioritizes hearing and keeping God's Word over earthly connections. A Christian devotional on Luke 11:27-28.

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October 19, 2023
Worse Than the First

Reflect on Luke 11:24-26 and the spiritual necessity of being filled with God rather than just 'cleaned up'.

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October 12, 2023
Whoever Does Not Gather, Scatters

Understand the spiritual necessity of gathering with Christ to avoid being one who scatters.

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October 5, 2023
A Kingdom Divided

Analyze the dangers of spiritual division in our hearts and churches. A Christian devotional on Luke 11:14-20 and the unity of Christ's kingdom.

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September 28, 2023
Ask for the Holy Spirit

Take Jesus at His word and ask for the presence of the Holy Spirit. A Christian devotional on prayer and God's good gifts in Luke 11.

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The title text "Persistent Prayer Changes Us" overlaying a profile silhoette of a man standing with his hands pressed together with his face towards the sky.
September 21, 2023
Persistent Prayer Changes Us

Strengthen your daily prayer life by growing in alignment with God's will.

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September 14, 2023
Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Study the model of prayer Jesus gave His disciples in Luke 11:1-4. Discover how to move beyond rote recitation to a meaningful dialogue with our Heavenly Father.

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September 7, 2023
The Good Portion

Find rest and priority in Jesus when you are anxious and overwhelmed.

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August 31, 2023
You Go and Do Likewise

Reflect on the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus' call to show mercy without limits or self-justification.

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