Life, Hope & Truth Blog

Hope for Brittany Maynard and the Terminally Ill

by Tim Groves
November 6, 2014 • 4 minute read

A young woman suffering from an aggressive brain tumor made headlines with her public decision to end her own life. What does the Bible say about suffering? On Nov. 1, Brittany Maynard ended...

5 Reasons to Keep the Sabbath

by Eddie Foster
November 4, 2014 • 3 minute read

The Bible designates a day for Christians to rest and worship. But the majority of Christians completely ignore it. Here are five reasons to stop ignoring it!

Are We Having the Wrong Conversation About the College Rape Culture?

Wrong Conversation About College Rape Culture?

by Life, Hope & Truth Contributor
October 30, 2014 • 4 minute read

U.S. colleges are answering outcries against a rampant rape culture with new educational and judicial initiatives. But what are they missing? Colleges across the U.S. are facing lawsuits...

Can the United States Defeat ISIS?

by Joshua Travers
October 27, 2014 • 4 minute read

One pressing issue facing the United States is the ISIS threat. What are the options available to the U.S., and is it possible for a coalition to defeat ISIS? The rise of ISIS (the Islamic...

Ebola and Other Infectious Diseases on the Rise

by David Treybig
October 1, 2014 • 5 minute read

Why is mankind facing so many deadly diseases? Will the medical community gain the upper hand in this battle for health? What does the Bible predict? Over the past year many have followed...

Elohim: A Name of God That Helps Reveal His Nature and Plan

Elohim: A Name Reveals God’s Nature and Plan

by Joshua Travers
September 30, 2014 • 3 minute read

God’s various names all reveal important aspects about Him. Elohim, for example, helps reveal the truth of who God is and God’s great plan for humanity. Names are important to...

Chaos When There Is No Law

by Paul Suckling
September 18, 2014 • 4 minute read

When laws are not observed on the road, chaos is the result. These two stories demonstrate our need for God’s law. In 1967 Sweden announced a new law that required drivers to change...

The ISIS Threat: Where Is God?

by Ron Kelley
September 17, 2014 • 4 minute read

The news about ISIS becomes more frightening every day. With the U.S. planning more airstrikes against this group, where is God and how should we respond? For 13 years the West focused on...

Compassion Online Is Hard to Find

by Life, Hope & Truth Contributor
September 11, 2014 • 4 minute read

Our online culture often encourages individuals to openly express opinions in hostile ways. But is this the way God wants Christians to communicate? While browsing the news feed on Facebook...

Will Scotland Leave the United Kingdom?

by Erik Jones
September 9, 2014 • 6 minute read

Scotland will shortly hold a referendum on whether or not to stay within the United Kingdom. Why has Britain lost the power it formerly had in the world? UPDATE: On Sept. 18, 2014, Scots...

Salvation Is Like an Action Movie

by Mike Bennett
September 5, 2014 • 4 minute read

Salvation is a big spiritual word that can be hard to wrap your mind around. Perhaps an analogy can help visualize the basic idea—a Hero coming to our rescue. Disclaimer: Most action...

When Depression Turns Deadly: Understanding Suicide

by Debbie Caudle
September 3, 2014 • 5 minute read

Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, Vincent van Gogh—these are all famous individuals who died by their own hand. Why do people commit suicide?