Practical Applications Archives

The questions God asked throughout Scripture, in both the Old and New Testaments, were to get us to think, to repent, and to return.

To those who insist Scripture knows nothing about pastor search committees–or any other kind of committee for that matter–we respond, “Scripture...

Though we are connected to people in some ways more than ever in the Digital Age, the fact remains more people are lonelier than ever.

May I make a suggestion to everyone out there like me, who might be fighting quiet time priorities?

Original sin sounds so archaic, so pessimistic, so grimly medieval.

What’s a single parent to do when summer’s here and you have active kids on the weekend with budgeted funds?

Complaining does not serve me well, and I’ve come to see that it draws its very power from the root of wrong perspective.

Two different people, from two different backgrounds, with two different personalities often are the basis for conflict.

Acting like my husband’s mother was something I never thought I’d struggle with. But I do. Have you seen the signs?

When we engage in corporate prayer we should also think outside the confines of our own personal church family.

ask anyone why they joined a particular church, and you’ll often hear the words, “The people were so friendly,” or “They really made me feel...

In the Bible we find people praying in all kinds of places. David prayed in a field. Peter prayed on the water and underwater. Jonah prayed from...

Becoming a Christian (or a believer in Jesus Christ) involves a heart decision and a prayer to God.

In our relationships, it is more than just the thought that counts. God wants us to love not just in word but also in deed!

We have seen how words like 'evangelical' are beginning to take on new meanings in today's culture, but other words are simply not being heard much...