to conquer stress.” Although an important step in applying biblical principles to life is a personal strategy or action plan, application is not a simplistic “1 … 2 … 3 …” approach to life. 2. “Becoming a Christian and then living the Christian life is not a matter of works but of faith.” That statement is true, but application does not mean working one’s way to heaven or depending on self instead of God. It does, however, involve personal response to God’s Word, everything from “believe on the Lord