Life, Hope & Truth Blog

Stop Cheating!

by Isaac Khalil
August 21, 2015 • 4 minute read

Cheating is increasingly becoming the normal way of doing things. What are the reasons people cheat, and why should cheating not be a part of your life? It seems like cheating has become a...

The Greek Crisis and the Future of Europe

by Jim Franks
August 13, 2015 • 5 minute read

The president of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, reflects on a recent trip to Greece and the prophetic implications of current events. In July I was able to spend a few days in...

The Unexpected Legacy of Christopher Columbus and 1492

by Erik Jones
August 3, 2015 • 6 minute read

Aug. 3, 2015, marks the 523rd anniversary of Columbus’ expedition that would discover the Americas. This anniversary has more significance than you may realize! 1492. You should know...

Satanic Statue Unveiled in Detroit Veils the Real Satan

by Erik Jones
July 30, 2015 • 7 minute read

The recent unveiling of a satanic statue in Detroit has made “Satan” a trending topic. But do satanic images reflect the real Satan revealed in the Bible? Social media was abuzz...

Christianity’s Hidden Apostasy

by Eddie Johnson
July 15, 2015 • 5 minute read

Do today’s prominent Christian doctrines and practices have biblical roots? Did the New Testament writers warn of false doctrine entering Christianity? Thousands of Christian...

God’s Problem With Same-Sex Marriage

by Jeremy Lallier
July 10, 2015 • 8 minute read

The recent Supreme Court ruling has escalated the debate on homosexual marriage. With everyone giving opinions, what is God’s view on this issue? In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme...

Is Digital Piracy Really a Sin?

by Isaac Khalil
July 6, 2015 • 4 minute read

Digital piracy is a problem that costs businesses billions of dollars a year. If you are considering copying something you don’t have rights to, read this.

Don’t Cut Corners on Kindness

by Isaac Khalil
June 30, 2015 • 2 minute read

A common axiom today says that we should not “cut corners” in life. An ancient biblical law could also be summarized by a different application of these words. God gave many...

Supreme Court Rules on Same-Sex Marriage

#LoveWins or #TruthLoses? What Today’s Supreme Court Decision Really Means

by Erik Jones
June 26, 2015 • 5 minute read

A landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has made the recognition of same-sex marriage the law of the land. What does this mean for America? On June 26, 2015, by a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme...

The Eurozone: Doomed to Complete Political Integration?

Eurozone: Doomed to Political Integration?

by Joel Meeker
June 23, 2015 • 4 minute read

A recent study indicates serious problems within the European Union. With talk of a possible Greek and British exit, is the EU coming apart? The world watches Europe in foreboding...

The Charleston Tragedy: A Time to Sigh and Cry

by John Fox
June 19, 2015 • 4 minute read

On June 17 a deranged individual gunned down nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina. As these violent tragedies increase, how should we respond? Another tragic shooting has taken...

Spiritual Lessons From a Slow-Speed Car Chase

by Jeremy Lallier
June 3, 2015 • 4 minute read

When Joe Gonzales led police on a two-hour chase, he probably didn’t realize his actions would be a helpful illustration of a much bigger spiritual problem. When your two-hour commute...