Category: Putting Scripture Into Practice

How do I know God’s will for my life? Perhaps the question beneath the question is, “How do I know I’m not getting my life wrong?” Scripture may point us away from trying to know the future and toward something very different: trusting God with what He knows while faithfully practicing what He has already…

How do I apply the Bible to my life? Scripture gives us more than principles to learn—it tells us to practice what we have learned. Discover how biblical principles, deliberate practice, the work of the Holy Spirit, and trust in God work together to shape Christian character.

How do I know what decision God wants me to make? Christians often pray for direction because we sincerely want to remain in God’s will. But what if faith isn’t about God giving us enough certainty to act? Perhaps faith is learning to use wisdom, practice biblical principles, make the best decision we can, and…

Why do I keep sinning even though I’m a Christian? Salvation does not erase a lifetime of practiced ways of thinking and responding. Scripture shows how the Holy Spirit guides us—and how practicing biblical principles helps develop Christian character.

Why can we know what the Bible says and still struggle to live it? Scripture repeatedly moves us beyond knowing to doing. Christian growth includes learning God’s principles, putting off old responses, and deliberately practicing what His Word teaches until it becomes part of how we live.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 In context, this speaks to doing what Jesus commanded. But it also helps us understand what love looks like in everyday life. “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” — John 13:34 Love,…

“Your hands have made me and formed me…” Psalm 119:73 “No one understands me… it’s frustrating.” “How much easier would life be if people would just listen to me?” Most of us have thought this—some of us have said it out loud. So why don’t other people see what seems so obvious to me? Why…

You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mothers womb. I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13-14 Who are you?” Most people go through life—including many Christians—reacting to situations without ever understanding the personality that is doing the reacting, the personality God gave them. Understanding yourself is…