Life, Hope & Truth Blog

The Fourth of July: The Legacy and Future of Democracy

The Fourth of July: The Legacy and Decline of Democracy

by Erik Jones
July 4, 2024 • 6 minute read

Considering history, democracy and the state of our world today, here are some thoughts for Americans to ponder this Fourth of July.

The 4th of July and the Bible

by Erik Jones
July 3, 2024 • 7 minute read

Though the Fourth of July is celebrated as America’s founding, our true heritage goes back further than 1776. Was America’s independence prophesied in the Bible?

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?

3 Ways Pentecost Shows Us the Future

by Jeremy Lallier
June 9, 2024 • 5 minute read

This annual holy day has even more to tell us about the future than the past. Here’s what happens when we look at Pentecost through the lens of the future.

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.