Practical Applications Archives

If you’ve experienced a disconnection of what a proverb is saying and how to walk it out in a practical way, you’re not alone. Here are 10 proverbs...

Jesus didn't leave us a divine example for living 60+ years. So how do we deal with these not-so-golden years when the abundant life is elusive and...

It’s time we learn to step back and look at life through the lens of our grown children so we can be more of an inspiration, rather than an...

In this fallen world where people can be difficult and situations stressful, it’s often challenging to love others.

As you reflect on what type of legacy of giving you are living out in your home, consider these five Giving Personalities to help you analyze where...

In order to have healthy, life-giving relationships with in-laws (or anyone), we have to continually pay attention to boundaries.

God’s Word doesn’t tell us to pursue our dreams. Not even once. Does that surprise you?

Are you believing a myth about faith and happiness...or living your beliefs authentically?

I love that all things are possible with God, but am not too fond of the fact that nowhere does the Bible say things will be easy!

in Christ there is true freedom, and not just a new, different, shinier set of chains

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when you face trials of many kinds, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”...

Perfectionism is an inner law that’s unrealistic and demanding. If it’s allowed free rein in our lives, it’ll wreak havoc on our nerves, our...

If we can shift our perspectives and see winter as chock full of new opportunities for self-improvement, we can look upon the season with...

Mistakes come in a myriad of shapes and sizes. Some can be easily whisked away. Sadly, others can lead to long-term regret.

If you wait until your kids are perfectly behaved to take them to church, you may find that their childhood has come and gone with no “perfectly...