Spiritual Growth: Apply
Make life an adventure!
Your life will become an adventure as you grow spiritually and apply your faith and God's Word to all you do.
21 Ways to Delight in the Lord
David was the expert.He knew how to do it more than anyone we read about in the Bible.…and he lived a life of great blessing because of it.
A 3-Step Plan to Live From the Inside Out
You’ve got a situation. Something needs fixing—fast. An illness, a relationship or a financial hardship; or a decision must be made.Your first thought? What does the internet say…(insert wrong answer buzzer sound here).
A 3-Step Plan for Total Forgiveness
Someone has done you wrong. Maybe it was a small offense, but boy, does it rub you the wrong way. Or perhaps it was something the world would deem “unforgivable”—an unthinkable betrayal, an assault—something that cannot be repaired, and you don’t think you can ever manage to keep it from coming to...
4 Principles for Experiencing THE BLESSING of God
As a Christian, you have access to THE BLESSING, God’s provision and favor.
3 Steps to Change Your Thinking
You are a thinking being. As soon as you wake up in the morning, you think. All day long, you are thinking and processing information. The last thing you do at night is think. Even in your sleep—your brain is sorting out your thinking!
How to Keep Your Hopes Alive
If you’ve faced overwhelming loss, repeated failures and betrayals of trust, you might find it difficult to live a life of hope. Maybe you feel like lowering your expectancy will protect you from more hurt and disappointment.
How to Remove “Thorns” From Your Heart
If you’ve been waiting for a manifestation of God’s promises in your life, Mark 4:18-19 may have your answer.
4 Ways to Stand Against Division in Love
Right now in our world, there has been upswing in unbridled anger, outspoken racism and utter strife. As the Body of Christ, we have the responsibility to stand in faith against those strategies of the enemy. Instead of contributing to the division, we should be examples of godly love.
3 Steps to Forgiving Yourself
Forgiveness is a beautiful thing. It can bring peace to troubled souls and offer hope for those needing a change. Sadly, the hardest person to forgive may be yourself. Perhaps you’ve heard that God forgives you, but in your own heart and mind, you struggle to accept it.
How to Overcome, Not Succumb, to Tough Days
Having a hard day? Everyone experiences one occasionally. When those days hit, you have a choice: You can succumb or you can overcome. Consider these three areas when horrible days happen:
Meditate on the Word to Battle Stress
How is your stress-ometer? Feeling cool, calm and collected? Or are you hitting the red zone that signals that you are overloaded? If that’s you, then one of the best strategies you can employ to defeat stress is meditating on the Word of God.
4 Steps to Becoming a Mature Christian
What does it mean to be a mature Christian? Does it happen simply because you’ve been a believer for a certain length of time? No, maturity just doesn’t happen; rather, it is a choice. It takes a quality decision to pursue the things of God and “grow up” in them.
How Long Should You Spend in the Bible Every Day?
I’ve been telling people to spend time in the Bible, or the Word, for decades now. Almost everywhere I preach, no matter what topic I’m talking about, it seems I always get back to the importance of putting the Word first place in your life. You may have heard me say it a hundred times.
Keeping Your Peace at Christmas
Let’s face it: Christmas, the season in which we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, can be anything but peaceful.
How to Read the Bible with Purpose
How do you approach your Bible reading time? Do you approach it with purpose and delight, knowing the Lord is going to meet you there?
How to Overcome Weak Faith
He said you can have faith if you want it. He said, “Have the faith of God” (Mark 11:22). Don’t wallow in doubt and worry. Instead, obey Him. Say, “Yes, Lord. I believe. I take the faith of God and I have it now. I thank You for it!”
What Does It Mean to “Renew My Mind”?
Romans 12:2 instructs us to, “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (KJV). “Renewing your mind” is an important part of living a successful Christian life.
Get Rid of Negative Thoughts
Do you want to live a more satisfying, happier and productive life? Your thoughts are key for achieving that goal.
3 Life-changing Reasons Why You Should Forgive
If you are a born-again Christian, then you know the power of forgiveness because you’ve already received it! Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price so that you could have a relationship with your Heavenly Father.
How to Forgive in 3 Simple Steps
If you’ve been hurt, then the idea of forgiveness may seem impossible. You may be wondering what exactly it means for you as a Christian and how to do it. How do you forgive that person—or persons—who betrayed you? How do you let go of the pain and hurt that you have experienced?
How Can I Forgive Myself?
Have you made a mistake for which you are having a hard time forgiving yourself? Have you allowed sin into your life, or have you never gotten completely free from it?
Is Your Spiritual Life Boring?
The Christian life is not boring...it is a great adventure. Here is a roadmap to help make it so.
3 Ways to Stay Connected to God
When you stay connected to God—closely united with your heavenly Father—all the power of heaven is at your disposal.
Why Is It So Important to Meditate on God’s WORD?
So many born-again believers miss out on the world-overcoming victory that’s theirs in Christ Jesus. They keep finding themselves “under” the circumstances instead of “on top,” and they can’t figure out why. They’ve never understood a foundational truth about living the successful Christian life.
Discover God’s Calling for Your Life
One of the biggest questions pastors and ministers are asked is “How can I know God’s calling for my life?” Find out here.
Is THE BLESSING of God Really for You?
God has a plan for every one of us. It’s a great plan! It includes prosperity, healing, peace, well-being and everything else we need to live a satisfying life. If you are wondering if THE BLESSING of God is really for you, then we've got good news for you!
How Can I Get Jesus to Manifest Himself to Me?
Discover how much Jesus desires to manifest himself in your life!