Meaning of Life Blog

Viewing Thanksgiving From Abroad

by Joel Meeker
November 24, 2021 • 4 minute read

An American who has traveled extensively around the world shares his perspective on why Americans should truly “give thanks” on Thanksgiving. I’ve had several opportunities...

How to Pray Effectively

by Kendrick Diaz
November 22, 2021 • 8 minute read

What does effective prayer look like? The Bible likens prayer to the incense the priests offered. What does incense teach us about praying effective prayers?

Are You Double-Minded?

by Kendrick Diaz
November 10, 2021 • 5 minute read

What does the Bible have to say about being double-minded? If double-mindedness is so bad, what is the alternative to it? The phrase double-minded appears only two times in the New...

Marriage Problems, Part 6: “Happily Ever After . . . We Hope”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
November 8, 2021 • 5 minute read

As we enter the sunset of our marriage, lingering problems may arise. How can we avoid a “silver splitter” (yes, late-life divorce has a name)? Ahh, the latter years of marriage...

Marriage Problems, Part 5: The One About Sex

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
November 1, 2021 • 4 minute read

In this post we finish off discussing ongoing challenges with two of the heaviest hitters: changing destructive behavior and the sex talk. With all of the challenges we mentioned in the...

Marriage Problems, Part 4: Trouble in Paradise?

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
October 25, 2021 • 10 minute read

Some of the most challenging marriage problems come from character and personality issues. How can we deal with ongoing challenges within our marriages? One point we hope we have stressed in...

Marriage Problems, Part 3: Here Come the Kids

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
October 18, 2021 • 8 minute read

Throwing kids into the marriage mix can change the dynamics of a marriage. With such a joyful game changer also comes enormous challenges. There is nothing like the joy of having children....

Interview With Author of New Booklet on the Millennium

by Mike Bennett
October 14, 2021 • 8 minute read

We recently published a new booklet on the subject of the 1,000-year reign of Christ and the saints. We discussed the booklet with its author, Erik Jones. Back in July of this year, we...

Marriage Problems, Part 2: The Honeymoon Is Over

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
October 11, 2021 • 6 minute read

Within the first few years of marriage, challenges may arise that we never saw coming. What do we do when we finally realize that “the honeymoon” is over? “How’s...

Marriage Problems, Part 1: Before You Tie the Knot

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
October 5, 2021 • 9 minute read

This blog begins a series tackling common marriage problems. In this post we ask: Is there a way to head off marriage problems before you ever say “I do”? Marriage is one of...

The Spiritual Tool of Self-Management

by Tyrone Yarde
August 11, 2021 • 5 minute read

To overcome and grow spiritually, we need to effectively use the spiritual tool of self-management—including wise stewardship and self-control. The four best-known spiritual tools used...

The Butterfly Effect and Our Decisions

by Saúl Langarica Chavira
July 13, 2021 • 7 minute read

Some seemingly small decisions have ended up changing the world. How can we make sure our decisions make our life and future better, not worse? In 1894 Gavrilo Princip was born into a...