Practical Applications Archives

6 Powerful Steps toward Truly Forgiving Someone

Looking to forgive someone and get free of bitterness and pain? Here are six biblical steps toward true forgiveness.

6 Powerful Steps toward Truly Forgiving Someone

4 Ways to Have Gratitude for Your Children's Bad Attitudes

As our kids face doubts, temptation, and fear, God knows we feel inadequate to help. How can we give thanks when we’re frustrated and...

4 Ways to Have Gratitude for Your Children's Bad Attitudes

5 Ways to Overcome Loneliness in Your Marriage

Loneliness is sneaky and can creep in even when we aren’t dissatisfied with our spouse. Read on to see 5 practical ways to kick loneliness...

5 Ways to Overcome Loneliness in Your Marriage

10 Things You Can Do on Black Friday Besides Shop

Black Friday is that infamous time of year when we forget everything we learned the day before about gratitude, and go stark raving mad for things....

10 Things You Can Do on Black Friday Besides Shop

Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Give Thanks?

Wondering if your prayers of thanksgiving are from a heart of faith? Here are 3 dos and don'ts of thankfulness.

Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Give Thanks?

Christians and Cohabitation: What You Need to Know

What does Scripture say about living together before marriage? What myths about cohabitation does God's heart break down?

Christians and Cohabitation: What You Need to Know

What Can We Learn from Abigail in the Bible about Being a Good Thanksgiving Host?

Don’t be stingy with your stuffing. Don’t be tight with your turkey legs. Generously serve without grumbling. When considering how to...

What Can We Learn from Abigail in the Bible about Being a Good Thanksgiving Host?

7 Things to Do If You Think You’re Having a Midlife Crisis

Whether we extend a warm smile, a listening ear, or a sweet compliment—or hop on a plane to Africa to share the Good News of Jesus—God...

7 Things to Do If You Think You’re Having a Midlife Crisis

3 Steps toward Feeling Thankful on Thanksgiving When You're Sad

It's okay to feel sad at Thanksgiving. But if you're ready for the clouds to lift, here are three suggestions that can help transform your sadness...

3 Steps toward Feeling Thankful on Thanksgiving When You're Sad

7 Helpful Tips for When You Can't ‘Not Be Anxious’

Battling anxiety can leave you feeling depleted, even when you know God's Word promises deliverance and hope. Here are 7 helpful tips to be as...

7 Helpful Tips for When You Can't ‘Not Be Anxious’

7 Ways to Make Worship a Special Part of Your Marriage

Worshiping God should happen in every aspect of our lives--not just while we sit in church pews. The beautiful news is that worshiping with your...

7 Ways to Make Worship a Special Part of Your Marriage

How Do I Explain Who Jesus Is to a Non-Believer?

Here are nine suggestions for explaining who Jesus is to a non-believer. The first five suggestions discuss how to share Jesus; the last five...

How Do I Explain Who Jesus Is to a Non-Believer?

9 Ways to Have a Happy Thanksgiving with Your Family

Here are nine ways to have a happy Thanksgiving with your family:

9 Ways to Have a Happy Thanksgiving with Your Family

7 Commitments to Fight the Enemy Together

No matter how that ancient serpent—the devil—is attacking your marriage today, you can fight back. Here are 7 commitments married couples can make...

7 Commitments to Fight the Enemy Together

How to Support Your Wife Who Was Abused

Here are 7 ways God can work mightily through husbands to bring healing from child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and psychological abuse...

How to Support Your Wife Who Was Abused