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Terror in Belgium

Terror in Belgium

Erik Jones by Erik Jones
March 22, 2016 • 4 minute read

Europe has been jolted by terrorism once again—this time in Brussels, Belgium. What are the implications of this attack on the symbolic capital of Europe? Once again the world has...

Gun Violence in America: God Isn’t Fixing This?

Gun Violence in America: God Isn’t Fixing This?

Erik Jones by Erik Jones
December 4, 2015 • 8 minute read

After another mass shooting, the Daily News ran a provocative headline directed at politicians for not solving the gun problem. What is the solution?

The Paris Attacks: Why Is Evil Increasing?

The Paris Attacks: Why Is Evil Increasing?

Tim Groves by Tim Groves
November 18, 2015 • 5 minute read

The recent massacre in Paris is yet another act of evil that has become disturbingly more frequent. Why is evil increasing around the world, and how can it be stopped? There have been a lot...

Terrorism in Paris

Terrorism in Paris, Coldness in Heart

Clyde Kilough by Clyde Kilough
November 14, 2015 • 5 minute read

While watching the coverage of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, I was tempted to turn the news off and not allow it to ruin my evening. Here’s why I didn’t. Friday night....

The Charleston Tragedy: A Time to Sigh and Cry

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...

Now Is the Time to Protest

Now Is the Time to Protest

Erik Jones by Erik Jones
April 29, 2015 • 7 minute read

As we view scenes of the violent protests in Baltimore, we are reminded that the United States, and world, has many unsolved problems. Is protest the solution? Baltimore is the new...

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Murders

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Murders

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 23, 2015 • 4 minute read

In the 15th post in this series covering the works of the flesh, we discuss several strategies for developing more respect for the sanctity of human life. You may be asking why a biblically...

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Outbursts of Wrath

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Outbursts of Wrath

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
January 19, 2015 • 4 minute read

In the 10th post in this series covering the works of the flesh, we look at several strategies we can use to overcome outbursts of wrath in our lives. Have you ever seen a movie where a...

e a “Right” Way to Wage War?

Is There a “Right” Way to Wage War?

by Life, Hope & Truth Contributor
January 9, 2015 • 4 minute read

As the CIA faces criticism over its interrogation techniques used on captured terrorists, we should ponder the question: Can war and violence be justified? Recent news headlines have...

Terror in Paris

Terror in Paris

Erik Jones by Erik Jones
January 7, 2015 • 4 minute read

Terrorists violently struck the world again on Wednesday, Jan. 7. This time gunmen ambushed a French weekly periodical, killing 12 people. What’s behind this attack? On Jan. 7, 2015,...

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Hatred

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Hatred

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
December 29, 2014 • 5 minute read

In the seventh post in this series covering the works of the flesh, we look at several strategies we can use to combat the temptation to hate. Hate speech. Hate crimes. Hate mongering. These...

Can the United States Defeat ISIS?

Can the United States Defeat ISIS?

Joshua Travers 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...

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