Meaning of Life Blog

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...

What Can We Learn From the Surfside Condominium Collapse?

by Tom Clark
June 30, 2021 • 5 minute read

Tragedy struck Florida last week when a large condo building unexpectedly collapsed in the middle of the night. What lessons should we learn from this disaster?

A Thanksgiving Blog in June?

by Jeremy Lallier
June 30, 2021 • 5 minute read

Thanksgiving Day for the U.S. is still months away, which means almost no one is thinking about turkeys or pilgrims. But is thankfulness still on our radar? Here’s how to write a...

Is Political Activism the Solution to Spiritual Decline?

by Isaac Khalil and Erik Jones
June 9, 2021 • 11 minute read

How should a Christian approach moral decay and other issues plaguing our nations? Is political activism the way to solve these problems? Is there another way?

The Danger of Spiritual Disorientation

by Isaac Khalil
March 29, 2021 • 7 minute read

At times trusting our instincts can betray us. When difficult situations arise in our lives, what do we trust to get us through? Ourselves or God? Kobe Bryant had a 20-year career in the...

What Is Biblical Meditation?

by Isaac Khalil
February 22, 2021 • 9 minute read

Meditation has become popular in Western culture. But is meditation in the Bible? What does the Bible say about meditation? Should Christians meditate? God has given Christians five tools...