We can get caught up in below-the-line thinking, like anxiety. Turn it above-the-line with positive thoughts, like enthusiasm.

The history of Scotland suggests that Jesus' followers can achieve his vision of unity through common beliefs and common enemies.

Bible study shows us the wisdom of James in describing the impact of the tongue. What do our words have to do with our faith lives?

The phrase "ski the trail" is ultimately about taking risks and being determined to follow Jesus.

The grandson stood up to speak at the joint memorial service for his grandparents, who had died within days of each other. Without a...

Doubt is a part of faith, so learning to trust God is part of building a seven-day practical faith.

We need to keep up our Bible study so that we can read it freshly as our lives change.

The opposite of love is fear. When we fear, as we do so dreadfully today, we don't love. Our practical faith must pivot us back to love.

Through Bible study, we can become more adept at defending Christianity. There's no need to yell. Our practical faith guides us to wisdom.

Why should we go to church? Because Jesus did! And because he formed the Christian church that we know. Cecil suggests, find a church!

Does Jesus care about the church? Does Jesus care about religion? Absolutely, says Cecil, based on the Bible.

Whether it's reading on your own or participating in a Bible study, you need to engage regularly with the Bible.

Cecil suggests in our practical faith to emulate Christ more closely, going all the way back to his start in the manger.

In our seven-day practical faith journey, we come to realize that we hold a double standard, treating others more harshly than ourselves.

Trusting in Jesus allows him to take everything we are and have, and transform those for his purpose. Our practical faith insists on it.

No matter your age or stage, Jesus calls you to take risks for his kingdom. Do you trust Jesus enough to take a leap of faith?

Cecil tells a touching story of reciprocal love as expressed through the baking and eating of pecan pies.

Jesus has an upside down view of things compared to our view. When we trust Jesus, we embed his view into our 7-day practical faith.

Our practical faith has a subtle companion: sin that we are comfortable with. But we judge others' sin. Jesus warns us about this.

The world's problems are overwhelming, hard for an individual to solve. Working together with practical faith, we can make honey for others