Life, Hope & Truth Blog

Profanity: Why God Cares About the Words You Use

by Jeremy Lallier
July 6, 2016 • 6 minute read

There are over a million words in the English language. Why are some of them off-limits to a Christian? The words we use matter. Here’s why. The ability to use words is a superpower....

2 Prophetic Trends We Can’t Ignore

by Erik Jones
June 29, 2016 • 5 minute read

Major shifts are occurring around the world that will affect your life. Here are two prophetically significant trends you need to be aware of.

The British Chose “Brexit”

by Erik Jones
June 23, 2016 • 3 minute read

The world just learned that the British people have voted to leave the European Union by a narrow margin. What is the significance of this historic vote? Today the citizens of the United...

A Father’s Influence

by Joshua Travers
June 15, 2016 • 4 minute read

Many people have played a role in shaping who you are. But one figure has an influence on your life like no other: your father. Everyone knows that both mothers and fathers play important...

3 Things You Should Expect From Your Church

by Eddie Foster
June 9, 2016 • 5 minute read

The Feast of Pentecost marks the founding of the one New Testament Church. With so many different churches today, what should you expect from your church? In A.D. 31, the Church of God...

Enemies of Honesty: Spin

by Eddie Foster
May 23, 2016 • 5 minute read

Spin is the final, and maybe the most subtle, enemy of honesty. When truth is slyly employed for dishonesty, how do we recognize and avoid such a sneaky approach? The word spin originated...

The Plan to End Evil

by Jeremy Lallier
May 19, 2016 • one minute read

Many people hate evil, decry it and want to see it eradicated. But no one has been able to truly do that—yet it will be done. There’s a plan that shows how! The world is a mess....

Enemies of Honesty: Half-Truths

by Eddie Foster
May 16, 2016 • 4 minute read

The second enemy of honesty is telling half-truths. What are these sinister lies? how can we avoid telling them or allowing others to influence us with them? “The whole truth, and...

Enemies of Honesty: Lies

by Eddie Foster
May 9, 2016 • 5 minute read

In the first of a three-part series on the enemies of honesty, we begin looking at outright lies. Why do such blatant falsehoods pass our lips so often? Can you go 10 minutes without...

Thank You, Christian Moms, for Holding the Line

by Joel Meeker
May 6, 2016 • 3 minute read

Our world is increasingly losing its moral foundations. Yet there are still godly mothers who are modeling biblical values. They deserve to be thanked. Is anyone feeling bewildered by the...

What the World Needs Even More Than Earth Day

by Jeremy Lallier
April 22, 2016 • 6 minute read

For almost half a century, Earth Day has focused on what we need to do to save our planet. But the most important thing anyone can do has already been done. In April of 1970, roughly...

The Dedicated Queen Turns 90

by Peter Hawkins
April 21, 2016 • 5 minute read

As Queen Elizabeth II turns 90 years old April 21, we consider her story of dedication and touch on the biblical significance of her throne. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was not...