Practical Applications Archives

I’m no stranger to crisis, trauma, fear, suffering, anxiety, or depression. But here’s what I know. I always make it to the other side.

Jesus’s Beatitudes are profound for many reasons, not the least of which is how applicable their lessons are to different life situations.

Prayer runs alongside worship in regard to the different ways in which we express our faith. Carefully memorized prayers repeated religiously,...

Jesus forgave Peter, and he will forgive you, too. Here's how to run to the cross when you've blown it like we all do.

Why am I not content? We blame media, commercialism, and consumerism, but there is a deeper problem. Sin.

Parenting through the blessings of a special needs child? Here's how to let go of overwhelming responses that can drag you down.

The mistakes we made, the unrealistic expectations, the trials and the “me-first” attitudes all served a purpose. All proved our desperate need for...

Paul’s letter to his Christian brother Philemon gives us ideas on how to live by faith, and navigate complicated relationships in honorable ways.

Look at statistics on storage units and it’s clear: people are discontent. We never have enough. But contentment isn’t just about what we have....

As women, we need to support one another and encourage each other in the plans the Lord has for us.

In times of being unreasonably indicted, God invites us to give the altercation to Him and then examine the hidden person of our hearts.

These guidelines won’t tell you the rules you should or shouldn’t set for your kids, but instead equip you to implement rules that you decide on.

Both men and women act out sexually. Many marriages are fraught with numerous instances of betrayal.

Meditation is taking time to be with God. Christian meditation is not the Eastern practice of emptying your mind. To the contrary: Christian...

The book of Acts comes at a special time in the Bible story and there are some unique things to watch out for as you read.