Practical Applications Archives

The Bible reminds you that you aren’t alone, you aren’t forsaken, and the God of the universe loves you.

Why would God give a child and then take her at 14 months? I don’t know, but I can tell you what I do know. God is good, no matter what.

God craves our praise wherever we go – not just in our church worship services – and music is the universal language of praise.

How are people going to know what Christians look and act like if we don’t show them?

Churches do programs and ministries which no one will ever partake of except themselves. Then they wonder why so many pews went unfilled.

We allow ourselves to endure unnecessary wounding in relationships because it brings us to a place of humility that honors Christ.

This article is for you, whether you attend regularly but feel guilty when you need to miss a week, or whether you do not go to church at all.

In the midst of such darkness, the prospect of giving up feels almost inevitable. Why cling to hope if it’s just going to result in more suffering?

It’s no secret that Christians really enjoy talking about family. However, some believe the intense focus Christians have placed on “family” has...

No prayer request is too small to our big God. He cares about what we care about.

Every suicide is a tragic end to a life that’s precious to God. If you’re willing, God can empower you to help.

Steadfast is faith is faith that can endure throughout life, through the good and bad.

Lent is not a season for weight loss. Yes, Lent involves a taming of the physical appetites. But the goal is to cultivate a spiritual hunger for...

I’m learning to run to the Lord before I run to the refrigerator. I consider what’s really going on in my brain.

You might say that as Christians, we are never without hope. And, you are correct. But there are times when we feel utterly hopeless.