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How to Apply What You Study (So It Actually Changes You)

How to Apply What You Study (So It Actually Changes You)
We've been talking all month about different Bible study tools, how to study, how to make it less overwhelming and more "do-able". 

But simply studying isn't enough. If we want to be transformed by Scripture, we need to apply what we learn. 

That being said, let’s end this month by talking about the “so what” of Bible study—application.

You can read Scripture all day long, use every method under the sun, and fill notebooks with notes—but if you don’t apply what you study, it’s like looking in a mirror and forgetting what you saw (James 1:22-25).

As wives and moms, this matters so much. God didn’t give us His Word just for head knowledge—He gave it to us so we could live it out in our marriage, in how we talk to our kids, in how we serve and speak and forgive.

Here are three simple ways to apply Scripture every week:

Pick One Small Step:

After studying, ask: “Based on this passage, what one thing can I change today?” 

Whether it’s holding your tongue in an argument or getting up five minutes earlier to pray, small obedience matters.

Write it in your notes, and think about what exactly you need to hold yourself accountable to the Lord for obeying. That was a tip I was given by one of my BibleArc coaches, and I thought it was super helpful.

Speak it Out Loud:

Tell your husband or a friend what you learned. Sharing helps you remember, and it invites accountability.

This also works when you post about it on social media. Tell the world what you've learned, and maybe you'll teach someone else, too!

Write a Sticky Note Reminder:

Seriously. I’ve had verses stuck to my bathroom mirror, laundry room wall, and even the dash of my car. 

You could also use Canva to make a new phone wallpaper or lock screen with your verse!

The goal is to keep the truth in front of your face so it sinks into your heart.

Remember, if you need a little help, check out the FREE Bible Study Toolkit I created to help guide you.


Don’t just study to say you did—study to become more like Christ. 

Study to be the wife your husband needs, the mom your kids admire and called blessed, and the woman God created you to be.

You’ve got this, friend. And I’m right here with you.

Which Bible Study Method Is Right For YOU? A Simple Breakdown.

Which Bible Study Method Is Right For YOU? A Simple Breakdown.
I used to feel so overwhelmed by all the Bible study methods out there. 

SOAP, inductive, verse mapping, color-coding, commentary deep-dives… whew

As a busy wife and mom, I just needed something that worked and made sense.

The truth is—there’s no “one size fits all” method. But there is a best method for you, in this season.

Let’s break down a few simple ones:

SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer):
This one’s my favorite for busy mornings. You write the verse out or simply summarize it, observe what it’s saying, journal out applications you feel called to make personally, and respond in prayer. It’s simple but deep.

SPECK (Sin to avoid, Promise to claim, Example to follow, Command to obey, Knowledge about God):
This one is more of an overall observation method to help you pull out wisdom you could potentially miss. This is great when you need a little guidance finding application straight from the text—especially if you struggle to see how the Bible connects to your daily life.

Verse Mapping:
If you like digging into the original language and comparing translations, this one’s for you. There is so much more depth when you realize why an author was using a specific word, or learn what other meaning is behind the word they used. It’s a little more detailed, but super rich if you want to grow in understanding.

Bible Digest Method (a.k.a. Homiletics):
This one’s amazing for bigger passages or teaching others. For clarification, let me state that I believe Scripture prohibits women from preaching to men or having authority over them, so this method is not for the purpose of preparing a typical sermon. However, Titus 2 does command older women to teach the younger and this method could be used to help you better understand what you are going to teach younger women (or children). You summarize the main idea, find key points, and think about how to apply and share it.

I always tell women this: the best Bible study method is the one that helps you actually understand and apply what you read. 

It’s not about doing what’s trending—it’s about doing what helps you connect with the Word.

This week, try a new method! I created a little freebie Bible Study Tool Kit (with SOAP and SPECK templates) to help you experiment and find your favorite.




How (and WHY) To Be a Titus 2 Woman Without Kids At Home

How (and WHY) To Be a Titus 2 Woman Without Kids At Home
You don’t need children in your home—or even any children of your own—to walk in the beautiful calling of spiritual motherhood.

Some of the women who’ve shaped my life the most never raised kids themselves, and others impactful women were in a new season of life with grown children and empty nests.

But all of them had one thing in common: they were intentional about nurturing hearts with truth, encouragement, and godly wisdom.

If your season looks different now—maybe your kids are grown and gone, or maybe motherhood wasn’t part of your story—please hear this: your role in the Kingdom has not ended.

It may have shifted, but it’s no less powerful or purposeful.

Titus 2:3–5 paints a picture of spiritual motherhood: older women teaching younger women how to live godly lives.

This isn’t just about age—it’s about spiritual maturity.

If you’ve walked with Jesus for a while, you have something valuable to offer. Your testimony, your experiences, your lessons learned through faith—all of it can be used by God to strengthen the next generation of women.

And here’s why this matters so much:

We're living in a time when younger women are desperate for truth, but drowning in noise.

They’re bombarded with the world’s opinions on marriage, motherhood, identity, and purpose.

No one is teaching them how to seek and study God's Word for HIS TRUTH on marriage, motherhood, identity, and purpose.

God is raising up women like you—women rooted in His Word—to help guide them back to what’s true.

Being a Titus 2 woman isn’t just a sweet idea—it’s a Kingdom assignment.

It’s a way we participate in God’s plan for discipleship, mentorship, and generational impact. If we don’t step in and speak truth, who will?

So what does it actually look like to walk in this calling?

💕 Maybe it’s mentoring a younger wife who’s struggling to balance life and marriage.

💕 Maybe it’s offering to babysit for a weary mom so she can take a breath.

💕 Maybe it’s starting a Bible study in your living room, texting Scripture to a teen girl you’re investing in, or simply being present and available for someone who needs wisdom.

💕 Don’t underestimate how powerful your steady, Christ-centered presence can be.

Here are a few practical ways to embrace spiritual motherhood in this season:

  • Offer to disciple a younger woman one-on-one
  • Volunteer in the children’s or youth ministry at your church
  • Host a Bible study for wives in your home or community
  • Reach out to a young mom with a meal, prayer, or a listening ear
  • Consistently check in on a young wife or college-aged woman
Proverbs 31:26 says,
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”
That can be you. Whether you’re in an empty nest season or have never had children of your own, you still have spiritual fruit to bear.

Don’t let the enemy convince you that your time of influence is over.

God sees your heart, your wisdom, your faithfulness—and He is still using you in mighty, meaningful, and eternal ways.


Share with me: what are some other ways you have seen spiritual mothers pour into the younger generation? What are some ways you have perhaps done this yourself?



This is my story!

 
As a Christian, it can be embarrassing to admit I've been married three times. 

As a woman who feels called to teach about marriage and submission, it can be almost unthinkable that God would put this on my heart after two failed marriages.

But God often uses the broken to accomplish His purposes - and He does not clothe us in shame, but in righteousness.

I have lived the life of the controlling wife. I have lived the life of the controlled wife

Neither brings the blessings God has for marriage.

Through my mistakes and failures, I've learned what submission is, and what it is not.

I am learning and growing every day in my role as a biblically submissive wife, a bonus mom, and a homemaker who cares for her home and family in joyful wellness!

Join me on my journey as I share some of my lessons, tips, and ideas to equip you to live in joyful submission and wellness!

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