Meaning of Life Blog

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are True”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
July 25, 2022 • 6 minute read

This begins a series on what Philippians 4:8 tells us to meditate on. In this post, we’ll examine what it means to meditate on “whatever things are true.”

What Does Covet Mean in the Bible?

by Bill Welch
July 18, 2022 • 6 minute read

What does the Bible say about coveting? What does it mean to be covetous, and why should we avoid this sin? Is coveting harmless or something very serious?

The Importance of Taking Responsibility

by Isaac Khalil
July 15, 2022 • 4 minute read

The Bible shows many examples of people refusing to take responsibility for their actions. Must Christians take responsibility for their actions?

“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”: The Miracle of Human Life

by Mike Bennett and Clyde Kilough
July 11, 2022 • 4 minute read

God designed love, marriage and sex to give the miracle of a new life the best start. Family also serves as training for something even more miraculous. In this broken world, too often women...

How to Combat Isolation and Loneliness

by Karen Claunch
July 8, 2022 • 5 minute read

What should you do when you feel separated and distant from others? Can emotional or physical isolation be overcome? How can we manage loneliness?

How to Deal With Inflation

by Mike Bennett
June 30, 2022 • 4 minute read

With inflation reaching levels not seen in four decades, everyone is scrambling to try to control expenses. Here are some tips and biblical wisdom. Some of us old-timers well remember the...

You Are Why We Created Life, Hope & Truth

by Mike Bennett
June 10, 2022 • 3 minute read

Here’s why we hope you will find hope on Life, Hope & Truth. On the 10th anniversary of the website, we celebrate you—and recommit to our goal of giving you what this world so...

“Long Live the Queen!”: Life Lessons From Queen Elizabeth II

by Pam Myers
June 6, 2022 • 10 minute read

This is a review of a book about Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan Kozlowski. With its subtitle “23 Rules for Living From Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch,” it offers some valuable...

The Meaning of Romans 8:7: What Is the Carnal Mind?

by Kendrick Diaz
June 6, 2022 • 11 minute read

In Romans 8:7 the apostle Paul wrote about the carnal mind. Just what is the carnal mind? Could you be influenced by it? What hope do you have against it?

Four Lessons From Palm Trees

by Isaac Khalil
June 2, 2022 • 5 minute read

Palm trees can teach us many spiritual lessons. This post examines four attributes of palm trees that instruct us about true Christianity. In a past blog post we examined Psalm 92:12-14 and...

Is Polyamory a Sin?

by Eddie Foster
May 19, 2022 • 8 minute read

Polyamory is becoming more well known as more and more are choosing to practice this lifestyle. What does the Bible say about polyamory? Is it a sin?

Build Spiritual Resilience

by Bill Welch
May 12, 2022 • 5 minute read

Resilience allows us to deal effectively with the challenges of life. Resilience can help us to get beyond obstacles and adversities and succeed in life.