Life, Hope & Truth Blog

The Meaning of Ephesians 2:8: “By Grace You Have Been Saved”?

by Kendrick Diaz
June 20, 2022 • 10 minute read

Some twist this verse to say something it doesn’t. What saves a person? What is required of a person to be saved? What does Ephesians 2:8 mean?

The Rise in Religiouslike Zeal for Nonreligious Causes

by Jim Servidio
June 14, 2022 • 6 minute read

Zeal for religion is diminishing in America today. But there is a new kind of zeal increasingly replacing it—one that replaces religion with secular causes.

You Are Why We Created Life, Hope & Truth

by Mike Bennett
June 10, 2022 • 3 minute read

Here’s why we hope you will find hope on Life, Hope & Truth. On the 10th anniversary of the website, we celebrate you—and recommit to our goal of giving you what this world so...

Will China Invade Taiwan?

by Isaac Khalil
June 8, 2022 • 11 minute read

China has been pressuring Taiwan to reunify with the mainland, while Taiwan sees itself as independent from China. Why does this regional conflict matter?

“Long Live the Queen!”: Life Lessons From Queen Elizabeth II

by Pam Myers
June 6, 2022 • 10 minute read

This is a review of a book about Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan Kozlowski. With its subtitle “23 Rules for Living From Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch,” it offers some valuable...

The Meaning of Romans 8:7: What Is the Carnal Mind?

by Kendrick Diaz
June 6, 2022 • 11 minute read

In Romans 8:7 the apostle Paul wrote about the carnal mind. Just what is the carnal mind? Could you be influenced by it? What hope do you have against it?

Four Lessons From Palm Trees

by Isaac Khalil
June 2, 2022 • 5 minute read

Palm trees can teach us many spiritual lessons. This post examines four attributes of palm trees that instruct us about true Christianity. In a past blog post we examined Psalm 92:12-14 and...

What Is the Meaning of 1 Peter 2:9? A Chosen Generation? A Royal Priesthood?

by Erik Jones
June 1, 2022 • 11 minute read

In Peter’s first epistle, he describes what God’s Church is supposed to be and do. How are God’s people a “chosen generation” and a “royal priesthood”?

A World Without Shootings

by Jeremy Lallier
May 25, 2022 • 5 minute read

Mass shootings continue to leave us wondering why this keeps happening and how we can stop it, but the Bible promises a future where violence is a thing of the past.

Can the United Nations Be Reformed?

by Isaac Khalil
May 24, 2022 • 6 minute read

Has the United Nations failed to meet its original purpose? Some believe so and are calling for reform. But can the United Nations be reformed?

Is Polyamory a Sin?

by Eddie Foster
May 19, 2022 • 8 minute read

Polyamory is becoming more well known as more and more are choosing to practice this lifestyle. What does the Bible say about polyamory? Is it a sin?

Build Spiritual Resilience

by Bill Welch
May 12, 2022 • 5 minute read

Resilience allows us to deal effectively with the challenges of life. Resilience can help us to get beyond obstacles and adversities and succeed in life.