Life, Hope & Truth Blog

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?

Is Your “Jesus” the True Jesus?

by Sam Shrauner
September 1, 2014 • 4 minute read

It may come as a surprise that the “Jesus” taught and worshipped in many churches does not reflect the Jesus in the Bible. Where can you find the true Jesus? “Jesus is my...

A Father’s Love Will Never Fade Away

by Larry Murray
August 29, 2014 • 4 minute read

Reflecting on a horrendous experience brought home a powerful lesson about love that I want to share with you: Make time for your family—while you can. It was the type of situation you...

One Man’s Struggle With Depression

by Debbie Caudle
August 27, 2014 • 6 minute read

Our contributor on mental and social issues interviews a friend who has dealt with clinical depression. He shares his perspective on this serious issue. Kirk, now in his early 60s, recalls...

Robin Williams’ Silent Killer: Depression

by Debbie Caudle
August 19, 2014 • 5 minute read

Last week actor Robin Williams took his own life after suffering from depression for many years. What should we understand about this common problem? Many are still reeling in shock from the...

Race Riots in Ferguson

by Erik Jones
August 15, 2014 • 4 minute read

Racial tensions have once again arisen in America, this time in Ferguson, Missouri. How will these tensions finally be solved? Ferguson, Missouri, a city that is a short distance northwest...

Route of Contention

by Neal Hogberg
August 11, 2014 • 9 minute read

Rising nationalism, mutual suspicion and unsettled scores provide the backdrop to a series of territorial disputes between China and its neighbors. While the eyes of the world have been...

The World vs. the State of Israel

by Tim Groves
August 7, 2014 • 5 minute read

Images of Palestinians suffering from Israeli bombardment are contributing to anti-Israel sentiment around the world. What is behind the conflict? The latest Middle East conflict between...