Practical Applications

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  How to Live Peacefully in Divisive Times Christians are called to a radical expression of peace in divisive times. Rather than removing ourselves, we are to seek redemption, never revenge. Rev. Kyle Norman Sep 01, 2020
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  Top 5 Bible Verses to Read When You’re Feeling Lonely We’ve all been there: lonely. Longing to feel connected, needed, known.Wishing relationships weren’t so hard—or so hard to find.Wanting closer friends, people who “get” us in that deep-down, soul-mate,... Elizabeth Laing Thompson Aug 31, 2020
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  What Does it Really Mean to 'Bear One Another's Burdens'? Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2 (NKJV)If you’re like me, you’ve experienced some burdens in your life. They can come in all shapes and sizes. Big, small,... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Aug 28, 2020
• 6 Ways to Conquer Fear with 'I Can' instead of 'I Can't' When facing your fears, you can freeze, fight, flight—or choose focus. This isn’t bravado. It's faith-based courage. Here are six ways to change “I can’t” to “I can” with surprising speed. David Sanford Aug 27, 2020
• Does Wearing a Face Mask Displace Trust in God? I was recently at a farmer’s market, and a particular family stood out to me. In a sea of face masks, they were the only ones not wearing them. Then I glanced down at the woman’s shirt, and emblazoned on the... Dr. James Emery White Aug 26, 2020
• 10 Ways to Help Aging Parents Thrive While Sheltering in Place I clicked off the TV after the governor’s address. Grabbing my phone, I texted my sister. The governor just ordered everyone to shelter at home. We need to figure out how to care for Mom and Dad, I... Lori Hatcher Aug 25, 2020
• How to Manage Your Anxiety in a World Gone Mad God’s love, experienced and shared, is the answer for a world gone mad. Don’t sit around waiting for fear to go away before you express love—do it afraid. Joël Malm Aug 24, 2020
• 8 Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the Day You’ve probably heard some version of the quote, “It’s not how you start that matters—it’s how you finish.” Indeed, the Bible confirms that we are all a work in progress; we are clay on the Potter’s wheel... Noelle Kirchner Aug 21, 2020
• 9 Ways to Make Little Ones Feel Loved Due to life's busyness, the reality is we have to be intentional about connecting with our kids on a daily basis. Amanda Idleman Aug 20, 2020
• 4 Powerful Ways to Pray for a Hedge of Protection In my experience as a public speaker, I can testify that Satan doesn’t like Christian events or activities and he’ll disperse his minions to try to hinder them from running smoothly. So to ward off his... Janet Thompson Aug 19, 2020
• How Can We "Let Our Light Shine"? "This little light of mine" is a popular Sunday school song with children that draws inspiration from Matthew 5:16. When Jesus instructs His disciples to "let your light so shine before men," what exactly is... Blair Parke Aug 18, 2020
• 6 Ways to Parent Peacefully While Doing School at Home You may have been hoping that they would be back in person school by now, and are struggling with the transition and its demands. Here are 6 tips to get started, but know that it begins with you--the parent! Michelle Nietert Aug 17, 2020