Practical Applications Archives

A testimony is supposed to be something deeply personal. It's the story of how God came into our lives and rescued us.

Undoubtedly proximity and life stage make some relationships more convenient than others. It is important, however, to find and nurture...

Even if you and Mom are not on the best of terms currently, that does not excuse you as one of your children’s primary spiritual and life leaders.

When Jesus told His followers to deny themselves, pick up their crosses, and follow Him (Luke 9:23), He was telling us to put to death our...

If your life looks a little too much like Psalm 31, there are five truths that can help move you toward a Proverbs 31 mentality.

Many couples believe that the fewer differences they have with their spouse the better their marriage will be.

For most families, mornings are the busiest. Attempting to wrangle kids and get them out the door just might be one of the hardest jobs in the...

God can not only get us through our own suffering, but also give us peace as we watch our loved ones suffer.

Each person’s experience of intimacy with God is unique. In my years of pursuing Him, there have been words of love released into my...

You’ve got to figure out what is true and what is a lie.

As disciples, we are called to grow and multiply; the good news is given to us like the talents were given to those servants in Jesus’s parable...

We stand secure in our position in Christ. And wonder of wonders, we now have full access to our heavenly Father. And just like in our earthly...

We are God’s children and He is a loving God who sent His son to die on the cross for our sins. Putting God first means accepting that He...

Twitter makes cowards courageous. The anonymity of cyberspace makes the mean spirited downright evil.