Practical Applications Archives

5 Reasons Why Believers Do Not Grow

Some Christians are beating themselves up to be more like Jesus to no effect. Others are stalled out for plain lack of effort. Is there a secret to...

5 Reasons Why Believers Do Not Grow

Honor Your Need for Both Work and Rest This Labor Day

As we celebrate another Labor Day, let's step back for a moment and consider what Scripture has to say about work and rest.

Honor Your Need for Both Work and Rest This Labor Day

The Gospel Is Offensive but You Don't Have to Be

When we start editing the gospel for fear of offense we lose everything. Without the gospel we have no message, no mission, and no church.

The Gospel Is Offensive but You Don't Have to Be

12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Affliction

Giving thanks helps us focus on God, steers us away from complaining, strengthens our faith, and brings glory to Jesus.

12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Affliction

Helpful Bible Reading Plans for the New Year

Before beginning a Bible reading plan, here are some tips I’ve found helpful along the way. You will struggle, you will miss days, but the point is...

Helpful Bible Reading Plans for the New Year

5 Things You Need to Say “No” to for a Good Marriage

One of the specific ways we love our spouses is by saying “no” to things that cause distance or division. Consider these 5 things you can say “no”...

5 Things You Need to Say “No” to for a Good Marriage

7 Truths You Need to Cling to in a Divided Nation

A strong undercurrent of division has made its way into our nation, widening the gap between Americans, tearing Brothers and Sisters in Christ...

7 Truths You Need to Cling to in a Divided Nation

6 Scriptures for When You Lose Your Focus

God’s Word offers comfort and encouragement to bring Him back into focus and bring us out of survival mode. Here are 6 scriptures for when we lose...

6 Scriptures for When You Lose Your Focus

6 Powerful Prayers for Your Children’s Growing Faith

God invites all moms and dads to kneel before Him with our hopes for our sons and daughters. These are 6 powerful prayers for our children’s faith....

6 Powerful Prayers for Your Children’s Growing Faith

5 Reasons to Believe in the Dreams for Your Life

Believe that the God Who splits seas and defies death most certainly can help your dreams come to fruition--and loves you enough to want to.

5 Reasons to Believe in the Dreams for Your Life

5 Simple Ways of How to Know God's Will

How to know God's will for a situation can be difficult for a believer. These five ways will teach us to know God’s will and live in the fullness...

5 Simple Ways of How to Know God's Will

7 Ways to Generously Help People with Your Relief Check

On the other hand, there are many Americans who aren’t in immediate need of their relief check funds, as they’ve continued working as normal...

7 Ways to Generously Help People with Your Relief Check

5 Fundamentals of Parenting a Teen (without Pulling Your Hair Out)

Love that is not based on what choices they make or how good they are. God loves us unconditionally and this is the example we need to set for our...

5 Fundamentals of Parenting a Teen (without Pulling Your Hair Out)

5 Ways to Ditch "Mom Guilt" Once and for All

As I learn to balance and prioritize family alongside my workload and household demands I’ve developed a few strategies to tackle “Mom Guilt”...

5 Ways to Ditch "Mom Guilt" Once and for All

10 Things Every Husband Should Be Doing for His Wife

So how can you keep your marriage strong in the better and build it back up in the worse? Love your wife more than yourself. Push your needs aside...

10 Things Every Husband Should Be Doing for His Wife