Life, Hope & Truth Blog

The Russian Crime(a)

by M. Noland Morris
March 21, 2014 • 5 minute read

Russia has now officially annexed Crimea. Is Russia the world’s next superpower, or is another global hegemon about to arise? We live in a time of great international confusion. This...

Will Humanitarian Intervention Solve the Syrian Crisis?

Will Humanitarian Intervention Solve Syria Crisis?

by Joshua Travers
March 12, 2014 • 4 minute read

The war in Syria continues to consume thousands of lives as it rages on. Will other nations intervene for humanitarian reasons? When will the Syrian crisis end? The nation of Syria has been...

What in the World Is Putin Doing in Crimea?

by Erik Jones
March 5, 2014 • 7 minute read

The global community has been stunned by recent geopolitical decisions by Vladimir Putin. How can we make sense of Russia’s actions in Ukraine? “President Putin seems to have a...

Ukrainian Revolution and Increasing Global Unrest

by Tim Groves
February 27, 2014 • 4 minute read

There has been a lot of news on the revolution in Ukraine. Yet many other areas are experiencing similar rioting and unrest. Does the Bible tell us why? For the past several weeks, the...

The Bible: The World’s Most Shoplifted Book?

by Graemme Marshall
February 24, 2014 • 3 minute read

Some claim that the Bible is the world’s most shoplifted book. Though Bibles are not free, God’s truth is always available for free. Where can you find it? Did you know that the...

The Only Thing We Have to Fear

by Jeremy Lallier
February 18, 2014 • 4 minute read

Many have heard President Roosevelt’s famous quote about fear—but how true is it? Is fear itself really what we need to fear? The Bible holds the answer. The year was 1933. In...

What Can We Learn From the Life of Shirley Temple?

by Erik Jones
February 11, 2014 • 6 minute read

One of the most successful child stars in film history has died. Is there anything we can learn from Shirley Temple’s extraordinary 85 years of life? On Feb. 11 Americans woke up to...

Are You Bible-Minded?

by Life, Hope & Truth Contributor
February 6, 2014 • 4 minute read

The American Bible Society and Barna Group have released a new study ranking how “Bible-minded” American cities are. What would God say about the results? The American Bible...

African Union Seeks Peace

by Joel Meeker
February 3, 2014 • 4 minute read

The conflicts facing Africa are troubling. Can the African Union make any progress in promoting peace? What will it take to bring lasting peace? The 22nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of...

The Grammys and Marijuana: The Message America Needs to Hear

Grammys and Marijuana: Message U.S. Needs to Hear

by Erik Jones
January 31, 2014 • 5 minute read

The 2014 Grammys celebrated the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage. What’s behind America’s accelerating moral downturn? And what can you do about it? Did you watch the...

What’s the Ultimate Prize?

by Tim Groves
January 30, 2014 • 4 minute read

Super Bowl rings and Olympic medals are considered among the greatest crowning sports achievements. But there is another crown that is infinitely greater. Many people will soon be focusing...

Europe Celebrates Charlemagne: The Father of Europe

by Erik Jones
January 23, 2014 • 5 minute read

This year marks 1,200 years since the death of Charlemagne. Europeans still look on him as a symbol of European unity. But is Charlemagne more than a symbol? The major historical...