OUR MISSION
APPLYING FAITH
Applying Faith is a faith-based resource created to help parents apply God’s Word to everyday life as they guide their children to see themselves through God’s Truth.
Parents want their children to grow in faith, develop strong character, and understand biblical truth, but they often struggle to connect Scripture to real-life situations. Applying Faith exists to encourage families with practical, relatable guidance that makes biblical application clear and doable.
Through articles, Scripture-based reflections, and family-focused resources, Applying Faith helps parents engage their children in meaningful conversations about faith, identity, and everyday decision-making. Each piece of content is designed to support parents as they lead with intention, consistency, and confidence.
Applying Faith also offers a simple quiz to help parents better understand their child’s love language and learn how to respond in ways that build connection and trust, along with free downloadable resources that support faith-filled conversations at home.
At its core, Applying Faith is about lived faith. Not just knowing God’s Word, but learning how to apply biblical truth in daily moments and relationships.
MEET MELISSA ADKISON
Melissa Adkison is the founder of Applying Faith and a Christian author and educator passionate about helping families live out their faith in practical ways.
With over a decade of homeschooling experience and a professional background in education, Melissa brings depth and clarity to her teaching. She currently serves as a department head and instructor within higher education, guiding academic programs and directly supporting student learning. This blend of home-based parenting experience and formal instructional leadership helps shape her clear, thoughtful approach to creating faith-based resources for families.
Melissa volunteers in her local church’s children’s ministry, allowing her to stay closely connected to the real questions and challenges families face today. Through Applying Faith, she creates tools that help parents guide their children to live life in God’s truth in simple, ordinary moments, not just formal lessons.
Melissa is also the author of Discovering Who I Am From God’s Perspective, a Christian family devotional designed to help parents and children grow in faith together through Scripture, reflection, and guided prayer.
If you are looking for encouragement, tools, and resources to help your family apply God’s Word to everyday life, you are in the right place!