Life, Hope & Truth Blog

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are Lovely”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 22, 2022 • 7 minute read

The fifth point in Philippians 4:8 is “things that are lovely.” How can we focus on things of beauty without being blind to all the ugliness in today’s world?

How to Think Positively When Depressed

by Tom Clark
August 17, 2022 • 6 minute read

We all experience bouts of depression at times—some of us more than others. Are there any strategies that can help us think more positively when we feel depressed?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are Pure”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 15, 2022 • 7 minute read

The fourth meditation point in Philippians 4:8 is purity. How can we focus on purity when a Pandora’s box of impurity is constantly at our fingertips?

Is It Wrong for a Man to Have Long Hair?

by Erik Jones
August 10, 2022 • 12 minute read

Throughout history, most men have worn their hair short. But is there a biblical reason for this? What does the Bible say about men having long hair?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are Just”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 8, 2022 • 7 minute read

As the Philippians 4:8 list continues, we are told to meditate on what is just. In the face of divergent definitions of justice, how are we to apply this?

How to Pray Better

by Tom Clark
August 5, 2022 • 5 minute read

Is regular prayer difficult for you? Do you want to improve your prayers to God? This blog post shares practical keys to help you pray better.

How to Overcome Laziness

by Kendrick Diaz
August 3, 2022 • 9 minute read

Many people struggle to overcome laziness. Is there any biblical method for winning the battle against laziness? How can you stop being lazy?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are Noble”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 1, 2022 • 8 minute read

The second concept for meditation in Philippians 4:8 can be challenging since nobility is so hard to find today. How do we meditate on what is noble?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are True”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
July 25, 2022 • 6 minute read

This begins a series on what Philippians 4:8 tells us to meditate on. In this post, we’ll examine what it means to meditate on “whatever things are true.”

What Does Covet Mean in the Bible?

by Bill Welch
July 18, 2022 • 6 minute read

What does the Bible say about coveting? What does it mean to be covetous, and why should we avoid this sin? Is coveting harmless or something very serious?

The Importance of Taking Responsibility

by Isaac Khalil
July 15, 2022 • 4 minute read

The Bible shows many examples of people refusing to take responsibility for their actions. Must Christians take responsibility for their actions?

Why Did God Make Ticks?

by Mike Bennett
July 13, 2022 • 4 minute read

Kids ask some of the most interesting questions. Sometimes they aren’t the easiest questions to answer either! Have you ever wondered why God made ticks? I was sitting in the urgent...