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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February 16, 2023
A Desperate Touch

Explore the faith of the woman with the discharge of blood who found healing in Jesus. A Christian devotional on Luke 8 and the power of desperate faith.

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February 9, 2023
Only Believe

Trust God's power even in the middle of your darkest circumstances.

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The devotional title text of "Being Flexible in Ministry" overlaying a woman in street clothes on a building rooftop in a contorted position.
February 2, 2023
Being Flexible in Ministry

Discover how to follow the Holy Spirit's lead even when plans change. A Christian devotional on Jesus' flexibility in Luke 8.

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The devotional title text of "Overcoming Fear" overlaying a woman laying in bed holding the top sheet over part of her face so that only her eyes up are seen, and she has a scared look in her eyes.
January 26, 2023
Overcoming Fear

Discover how to overcome fear through the perfect love of Jesus Christ.

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January 19, 2023
At the Feet of Jesus

Explore the profound transformation of the man healed from a legion of demons. A Christian devotional on Luke 8 and finding peace at the feet of Jesus.

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The devotional title text of "Look Beyond" overlaying the face of a woman with her hair in a ponytail, smiling while holding a pair of binoculars to her eyes with her right hand.
January 12, 2023
Look Beyond

Examine Jesus' encounter with the demon-possessed man in Luke 8:26-39. Discover how the Savior looks beyond our shame and chains to bring restoration and life.

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Devotional title text of "Every knee and tongue" overlaying a woman in a brown dress with her head bowed and her hair covering her face as she's on her knees and holding her open hands out to her sides.
January 5, 2023
Every Knee & Tongue

Explore the healing of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8 and the biblical truth that every knee will bow and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

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December 29, 2022
Where is Your Faith?

Reflect on Christ's authority over creation and answer the question: Where is your faith?

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December 22, 2022
God is With Us

Reflect on the comforting truth of 'Immanuel'—God with us—through the story of Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8:23-24. Trust Him even in the silence.

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December 15, 2022
When in Danger

Analyze where you turn first in times of trouble to reveal where your true trust lies.

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December 8, 2022
Jesus' Directions

Explore the importance of step-by-step obedience in Luke 8:22. Discover how trusting Jesus with the destination starts with simply getting in the boat.

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Devotional title text "How You Hear" overlaying a man in a red hoodie sweatshirt holding his hand up to his ear while looking up.
December 1, 2022
How You Hear

Analyze Jesus' warning in Luke 8:16-18 about how we receive and display the Word of God. Discover the spiritual accountability that comes with hearing the Truth.

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November 23, 2022
Sowing Seeds

Be a faithful and bountiful sower of God's Word in the lives of others.

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The devotional title text of "Heart Soil" overlaying a brick red background with four hearts. In the first heart is a bird eating a seed. In the second heart is a rocky ground with a dying plant growing out of it. In the third heart is wheat growing through thorns. In the fourth heart is a dark, rich soil with a green seedling growing in it.
November 17, 2022
Heart Soil

Explore the Parable of the Sower in Luke 8:5-8 and what the four types of soil reveal about the state of our hearts. Is your heart good soil for God's Word?

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