Practical Applications Archives

If the time you spend in worship each weekend at church seems like it’s missing something, you may not be worshiping the way God wants you to...

In 2012, I am challenging wives to find some areas where you’d be willing to trust your husband’s leadership, do things his way and yes, even avoid...

As tempting as it may be to settle into the post-holiday blues, God wants to give you hope for a blessed future this year.

Time and again we’ve witnessed that it can’t only be about the tasks of an organization; people, and specifically connection among the people, is...

Instant gratification has become a hallmark of our culture...

Five pastors. Five congregations. And one radically different approach to Christmas that blessed the nations.

So what can you give the Lord of the Universe? If you think your mother-in-law is tough to buy for what do buy for the Saviour who has everything?

When facing trying times, I think of Aaron and Hur, who held up the hands of Moses while the Israelites battled their enemy (see Exodus 17).

Men do crazy things when other men are around. But they also achieve the impossible.

The holidays can be stressful because they represent a symbol of family belonging. And there’s the rub for a stepmom...

I did not see an ounce of caution as my granddaughter totally abandoned herself to the security of her father’s arms...

Most of us love our pastors and want the best for them. Find out how to bring your pastor daily encouragement.

It all started at a Christmas party...

Check out these low-cost and free ways to commemorate the reason for the season.

Kids are plotting their Christmas lists. How can parents steer their children toward Christ and away from materialism this Christmas?