Practical Applications Archives

As a little girl, 'playing church' was great fun and a delightful way to pass an afternoon. Playing church is, however, a pathetic and meaningless...

Tough seasons reveal what we really believe, and my tough season was revealing that everything I thought defined me wasn’t real to me at all.

Everyone loves to hear a good story, but when that story damages someone’s reputation, it’s not worth telling.

If we say that His Word can’t still speak to us today, we are saying that God Himself can no longer speak to us.

If your time with God feels stuck, you aren’t alone. Feeling stuck isn’t necessarily a bad thing; it can be a good thing when it prompts a change.

What we do not promise and probably could not keep even if we did is to always be “in love” with our spouse.

Sexual fantasies are natural, since God has created us as sexual beings. But how to deal with them in a healthy manner?

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things, and give me life in your ways. (Ps. 119:37)

If you’re struggling to forgive someone today, don’t try to do it in your own strength. Do it in Jesus’ name.

Cyberbullying can be almost invisible to parents, but the effects it can have on a child’s mental health are devastating.

Since sin invaded the world, we’ve all had issues doing everything without complaining or grumbling (Phil. 2:14).

I have come to realize that if I'm not intentional about my relationships, the way I interact over Facebook can start to look significantly...

These steps transform my intimacy with Christ whenever I start to wander––which happens more often than I’d like to admit!

Each family member grieves in a different manner—each person’s grief is unique.

As life spirals out of control, I cry out in desperation...