Life, Hope & Truth Blog

Complex Syrian military situation as of April 28, 2013 from Wikimedia Commons

Update: Escalating Crisis in Syria

by Mike Bennett
May 29, 2013 • 6 minute read

The war in Syria not only threatens the fragile peace throughout the Middle East; now Europe, Russia and America are becoming more deeply mired in the crisis. As a follow up to our...

China’s Cyber War

by Mike Bennett
May 29, 2013 • 5 minute read

Is China’s ability to hack into some of the most sensitive military information a sign of how quickly America’s military superiority could be neutralized? The United States is...

The Battle for Peace

by Jeremy Lallier
May 27, 2013 • 6 minute read

Peace in our world may be as elusive as it is misunderstood. How does the Bible define true peace—and what must we do to obtain it in our own lives? “Peace.” In the New...

Deadly Tornadoes (NOAA photo from Wikimedia Commons)

Deadly Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma: Searching for Hope

by Erik Jones
May 21, 2013 • 4 minute read

Another natural disaster has struck an American city. As we deal with the loss and devastation in central Oklahoma, what hope can we find in the Bible? The devastating results of a natural...

Millennials: Are Their Priorities Straight?

by Erik Jones
May 20, 2013 • less than one second ago). True Christianity is not a boring, monotonous system of religious rituals, a religion focused on promoting a liberal or conservative political agenda, or a shallow “feel good” message proclaimed by slick preachers on television. When so much of modern religion falls into those categories, it is understandable why so many Millennials have stopped identifying “religion” as being important in their lives. Before you throw the “baby”—religion—“out with the bathwater,” take it upon yourself to examine the true message and way of life outlined in the Bible. You will find a way of life that provides you with the greatest meaning a person could have and a whole guidebook of laws and principles that will lead you to a happy, fulfilling life. You will learn that the top three priorities of Millennials are, in fact, an essential part of God’s way of life and are maximized by truly understanding and applying the guidance and instruction of the Bible. God reveals Himself as a family (Ephesians 3:15) and tells us to place high priority on family—both marriage (Matthew 19:5-6) and parenting (Psalm 127:4-5). God’s way is also built around the principle of giving and serving others (Acts 20:35). So, in fact, Millennials are on to something with their priorities. We urge our readers to reexamine where God and His way of life fall on their personal list of priorities! See “The Purpose of Life”—understanding it can help put all of our priorities in perspective." future="%s" about="" single="y"} read

Millennials’ priorities in life are encouraging when compared to previous generations. But what is missing, and what are your priorities in life? In February of 2010, the Pew Research...

The European Dream: “We Must Go Deeper”

by Eddie Johnson
May 17, 2013 • 5 minute read

Maneuverings now taking place in the EU are moving toward an ever-closer political and religious European superstate. What does the Bible predict? Pope John Paul II once said, “I,...

Europe’s Fearfully High Youth Unemployment

by Mike Bennett
May 15, 2013 • 5 minute read

New statistics show a worsening youth unemployment crisis in Europe. How might this play into end-time Bible prophecy? The uneven fallout of continuing European economic crises has affected...

A World Held Captive?

by Tim Groves
May 10, 2013 • 4 minute read

Three young women were recently rescued from their kidnapper. The Bible tells us that the entire world has been kidnapped, and it shows how we will be rescued.

Overcoming Sin Is Like Learning to Ride a Bike

by Stephan M. Koenig
May 9, 2013 • 5 minute read

My daughter’s experience learning to ride a bike reminds me of the process of overcoming our faults. Her tenacity, perseverance and zeal can inspire us all! One of the toughest things...

Why Is War Attractive?

by Tim Groves
May 8, 2013 • 3 minute read

Movies, video games and even recruitment ads contribute to our perceptions of military service and war. But what is war really like, and when will it end? Recently I took my son to our...

Mideast Peace Plan Revived?

by Mike Bennett
May 2, 2013 • 6 minute read

Will the Arab League’s revised plan, including possible land swaps, be enough to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks? What will it take to bring peace? Will this week’s Arab...

Life Without a Filter

by Jeremy Lallier
April 29, 2013 • 6 minute read

My wife convinced me of the importance of a water filter, and my experience helped me to think about the vital need for a spiritual filter as well. Recently, our water filter converted...