Practical Applications Archives

Suffering is an unpopular but essential topic for Christians to understand. And it is nowhere more clearly explained than in 1 Peter.

Despite its prevalence in our lives, it seems that many of us have a mistaken view of forgiveness and its impact, not only spiritually and...

Myth #1: Counseling is for the professionals.

What usually began as confusion and questioning transformed into an experience that not only grew my personal faith but also gave me the answers to...

The words of the psalmist are forthright and unmistakable: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm...

Some must-knows for every financially savvy single mom.

Our first instinct is to pray for our own child's influence and protection. But it's very possible no one is praying for the child or young adult...

Couples must withstand the criticism of others who mock their decision to marry young: they’re crazy; it’s a jail sentence; it’ll never last!

I want to talk about the power of emotional resilience: the ability to accept life’s challenges and grow through them.

God desperately wants us to know and believe that we are not alone.

We live in a distracted age. We sneak frequent glances at our phones and get immersed in things that don’t matter in the long run. This has...

Life is filled with opportunities, but the big question is what we do with them.

When most people think about the word righteous, it often accompanies an image of a surfer-guy describing a big wave. Thankfully that usage of the...

God doesn’t have favorites…right? That would seem impartial or unfair. And yet, look through Scripture and you’ll find ordinary people whom God...

Changes can be hard. But they can be life giving and life-altering. What should you do during this time? Keep your eye on the Rock.