Practical Applications Archives

For those seeking a small victory over fear, there are a number of methods which help us let go of worry and turn our hearts toward God. We may...

You might be like a lot of people who say, “Profanity, violence, and sex in the movies don’t really bother me. If you’re a Christian, though,...

Monica Swanson, author of BOY MOM, shares how she prepares her sons to make the right kinds of friends, and therefore the right kinds of...

If you’re marriage feels cold and distant, take heart! We serve a God of restoration and healing known for breathing life into those things once...

As Christians, we are called to be salt and light. So before you share a post, first verify the veracity. Not sure? Don’t post it. If you're sure...

Do you know how to guard your heart with precision and diligence? God says this is of utmost importance. It will change how you live.

5 rules that will keep parents feeling respected and children healthy.

Caregivers bless others with constant kindness. And because they give so much, here's firsthand insight into what they say would be a blessing to...

When you discover your partner looking at pornography, it is a real kick in the gut emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. What then should you...

Serving is more than a short-lived distraction from your own suffering; it is a powerful and restorative antidote. It’s a transformative way of...

Is your faith on a steady course or could you be in danger of shipwreck?

You child's body image depends heavily on how you talk about it at home. Here are 7 ways to instill a healthy, positive self-image into his...

Claiming forgiveness yet demonstrating hypocritical behavior is not bringing people into a relationship with God. Here are four ways each of us can...

Sometimes in-law relationships can fall apart. We cannot “fix” other people, but the Lord can change us and fix relationship messes in His own time...

Any system that surrounds our childhood can be extremely difficult to escape. How can you heal from legalism and embrace Jesus life-giving grace?