Practical Applications Archives

The hardest thing for many parents to do is learn to let go of our growing children.

As your vows to lose weight or give more to charity get harder to keep, there are several apps that can help you stick to your plan — and do some...

Sometimes it helps to get fresh ideas for feeding on the Scriptures. Here are 15 ways to feed on the word in 2016.

I’ve only found one book with parenting tips that apply to any child at any age at any time: The Bible.

So here are three simple, but not easy steps I am taking this year to make sure that the Gospel, the Good News, is at the heart of my Christmas...

“This Christmas, no matter what’s under your tree, remember the key to a full Christmas comes when we allow the Gift of Christmas—Jesus—fill all...

It doesn't require a huge wad of cash to make a big impression on your spouse this Christmas. It just takes a little thought.

What an amazing time of year to not only reflect on God's great Love, but to allow it to motivate us in how we love others.

Our culture has turned the holidays into more of an “extroverted” season, which can leave others feeling drained and dry out before Christmas day...

If we see the place God has put us as somewhere we can act for his glory, it will become fruitful in ways we never imagined.

Teaching your children to be grateful for the blessings in their lives is an important lesson for all ages. Chances are, you sometimes need the...

Winterizing our souls doesn't mean the storms won't happen, but it does mean we'll be better equipped for what's ahead...

Here are five quick tips to help you get through Christmas without credit card regret.

It’s been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made, but I’ve been discovering that joy is the weaponry we use to fight life’s battles.

As we head into the Christmas season, here are some things Christians should consider before fretting about the "War on Christmas" or complaining...