Life, Hope & Truth Blog

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Pride

by Isaac Khalil
July 1, 2024 • 6 minute read

Pride is difficult to see, yet it is at the root of nearly all sins. Why is it important to deal with pride and sin promptly? How does God deal with pride in us?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Fear and Faithlessness

by Isaac Khalil
June 24, 2024 • 4 minute read

Israel faced an obstacle and responded faithlessly. How do we react to obstacles? Do we let them impede our progress, or do we put our faith and confidence in God?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Societal Influences

by Isaac Khalil
June 23, 2024 • 5 minute read

Does society affect you? Learn how a devious enemy caused Israel to stumble by his influence. How can we overcome the enemy of a godly society?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Weaknesses

by Isaac Khalil
June 21, 2024 • 7 minute read

We all have spiritual weaknesses that can make us especially susceptible to sin and temptation. How can we battle and overcome our weaknesses?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Spiritual Strongholds

by Isaac Khalil
June 20, 2024 • 6 minute read

Do you struggle with sin? What can we learn about overcoming sin from how Israel overcame one of its strongest enemies and obstacles: the stronghold of Jericho?

Are Near-Death Experiences Real?

by Erik Jones
June 20, 2024 • 7 minute read

People who legally die sometimes report seeing visions. Are near-death experiences real or fake? What does the Bible say about near-death experiences?

4 Things You Need to Know About the Feast of Pentecost

by Erik Jones
June 14, 2024 • 7 minute read

Pentecost is familiar to some because of the events of Acts 2. But is there more to this day than those events? What do you need to know about Pentecost?

Why Another D-Day Is Needed

by M. Noland Morris
June 6, 2024 • 4 minute read

On D-Day, the Western allies launched an invasion to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany. An understanding of history shows why another invasion is necessary.

Memorial Day: A Day of Remembrance

by Bruce Gore
May 27, 2024 • 3 minute read

Memorial Day helps us remember those who have died in war. It can also help us long for the day when true peace will come to this war-torn world.

The Meaning of James 1:25: What Is the Perfect Law of Liberty?

by Tim Groves
May 20, 2024 • 8 minute read

James wrote that we must look closely into “the perfect law of liberty.” What law is James writing about? What does it liberate us from and how?

What Is the Meaning of James 1:17? All Gifts Are From God?

by Jordan Iacobucci
May 13, 2024 • 7 minute read

James 1:17 is often taken out of context. Though it gives valuable insights by itself, its context also touches on the origin of temptation and what God is like.

What Is the Meaning of Philippians 4:13: “I Can Do All Things Through Christ”?

by Kendrick Diaz
May 9, 2024 • 7 minute read

Some take this verse to mean that they can accomplish any physical task that is before them. Is that really true? What does Philippians 4:13 mean?