Practical Applications Archives

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces...

Is your life full of adventures that are drawing you closer to God? He has incredible things in store for you.

Most of our children’s difficult phases are temporary. But how we choose to handle them can have more lasting impact.

The horrors of Halloween aren't limited to ancient pagan rituals or gruesome lawn décor. They’re lurking beneath the wrappers of most of the...

Some of the most profound insights and experiences of life come through prayer journaling.

I felt as if I was a bright light shining right along with everyone around me and that made God happy. Little did I know that I was nothing more...

Jesus warned His disciples, speaking of the Day of Judgment: “On that day … will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me….” We come...

I don’t really appreciate the way I learned the Beatitudes. I’m in my late forties now and I think I’m only starting to understand what’s happening...

Cracking open a book is always exciting, and discovering new books to read is one of the best things about libraries.

Focusing too much on marriage can distract you from Jesus’ greater call on your life: to learn how to wholeheartedly love God and other people.

What if it seems as though God hasn’t provided for your house payment? Did God not come through––or is it possible He has a better plan?

Just like a well-thought-out date night can tune up a marriage and keep it running smoothly, putting a little more thought into spending alone time...

I’ve reacted to my heavenly Father in much the same way: “I don’t want to. I don’t feel like it.” I might not say it out loud, but God knows that’s...

Have you ever started a dating relationship with good intentions to pursue sexual purity, yet within a few weeks you cross a line you promised you...

When followers of Jesus find ourselves at odds with the Almighty, we face a common dilemma: Do we give voice to our anger, or do we squelch it?