Practical Applications Archives

Are you living joyfully as an heir of God's Kingdom? Or are you living as a performance-based slave?

Fostering your own singles ministry can be as simple as it needs to be: use what you have, and don't be afraid.

No matter what type of sins you struggle with, you don’t have to let those sins control your life.

Solomon's Sagely Advice for Beating Depression

It’s easy to overlook preparing children for what lies ahead. How can they succeed if they don’t know what is expected of them?

The Bible isn't called “Holy” for no reason, friend. This Word is God's and we must handle with great care.

The Holy Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ as we behold Him.

Do you respond to other people’s needs at the expense of your own? Stop the chaos, and live with proper boundaries.

What does it mean to take a “leap of faith”? The expression has classically been used to describe a Christian’s belief in God and the confidence in...

There are some things in scripture that are crystal clear. God must be worshiped. Fellowship is a necessity. Evangelism must take place. These are...

The current lack of healthy role models in our culture can be discouraging when you consider the influences your son has growing up.

Sexual abuse is a daily headline, so parents need to have their eyes wide open to vigilantly protect their children from predators.

If you want to make a powerful and lasting impact for God, you've got to do more than just consume, critique, and condemn

Waiting on God: Reflecting on Some of the Seasons in My Life

Our daughters watch us, look to us for what they need, and often imitate both our weaknesses and our strengths.