Practical Applications Archives

How do you achieve success as a family? By following these 11 rules—and ways to implement them—that are the hallmarks of successful families.

Even in this season of gratitude, there are often people we never remember to thank. They’re ones who impact and influence our lives in ways both...

Evil seems to be running rampant in this world. How do we live in light of the terrors all around us?

Many times the wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing knows God’s Word better than we thought. So how can we see through their deception to protect...

My husband and I recently spent eight months living below poverty level, and in the crash and burn that followed, I learned a lot.

Adult thoughts of school, jobs, finances, and traveling can weigh heavy on us even as we attempt to drum up feelings of thankfulness on its...

Did you know that you likely use defensive stances against God and probably don't even realize it? Open your arms and your posture to let love move...

It’s not about winning a culture war. We win through how we engage our neighbors. Our honor should be on full display… even on Facebook.

How do you keep in God's presence when life hits hard? How do you become more and more like Christ? Read 3 ways to remain with God, as Jesus did.

Trust is the foundation, the necessary glue, of every marriage. So how can we tell if our marriage rests on a foundation of trust?

Do you ever feel guilty about pursuing a dream God has placed upon your heart?

I grew up in a day when Halloween was little more than pumpkins, fall festivals, hayrides, and dressing up as a pirate or a farmer to go...

Any time that we put “ourselves” and “our thoughts” in between us and any situation, we’re not portraying true humility.

You are good at something for a reason. God designed you this way, on purpose.

We say a lot of things in the course of a day, and I would argue that much of it is of little consequence in the long run. Except when it comes to...