Life, Hope & Truth Blog

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...

World War I Lessons: War Is Hell

by Joshua Travers
August 4, 2014 • 3 minute read

One lesson from World War I that mankind has learned over and over—and yet still doesn’t seem to understand: War is awful.

“Please Stay on the Line”

by Jeremy Lallier
July 30, 2014 • 3 minute read

Getting put on hold can be a very frustrating experience. But the God of the universe never puts us on hold! The question is: Are we communicating with Him? “Your call is important to...

World War I Lessons: The Danger of Greed

by Joshua Travers
July 28, 2014 • 4 minute read

Greed helped to drive Europe—and the world—to war 100 years ago. What is it driving us to today? What does the Bible say about greed? (Part 3 in a series.)

Don’t Be Fooled by Viral Stories

by Life, Hope & Truth Contributor
July 24, 2014 • 4 minute read

In an age when so much (mis)information floods the Internet, it’s easy to be guilty of sharing something that is totally false. How can we avoid this? “It had all the right...