Practical Applications Archives

When we focus on others—How are you feeling? Where did you go on vacation? What’s your favorite breakfast place?—people feel heard.

The best, most secure and stable marriages I know are not typically those that seem “happy” in the sense of self-actualization.

These small steps can lead to the death of a marriage. Many of us engage in these behaviors without realizing the dangers they pose!

Sometimes God is silent, our prayers go unanswered. When we are tired of the silence, we can still trust His heart.

Max Lucado comes strong with great quotes about living with anxiety, especially in the United States. Max's book is titled "Anxious for Nothing,"...

The clock is ticking on all of us. It’s how life is lived. And it’s wonderful in every way.

After years of showing up to my own dining room table I am convinced it is one of the most vibrant places we can show the consistent love of Jesus...

I celebrated my 49th birthday this week. Notice I said "celebrated"- not "ignored" or "shrugged at."

We've all heard the excuses for not going to church. But for most families, altering the Sunday routine is a major lifestyle change. Here's how you...

The question of where I was as a follower of Christ and who I was as a person consumed and confused me.

So many biblical truths sound great when we’re spouting them. And yet, judging by the way we live, the Lord’s people probably do not believe the...

In spite of great sufferings that seem too great to bear, Paul offers a pathway that enables us to move forward with peace.

Like many believers, I’ve been watching the events in Texas with grief and frustration. Now more than ever it’s important for the body of Christ to...

The list that follows is not necessarily what I've learned, or all I've learned. It’s what I recommend as guides for YOU, right now, entering your...

Ever googled “Is it okay for a Christian to...” and then filled in the blank with everything from watching Game of Thrones to cremation, attending...