Meaning of Life Blog

3 Reasons Not to Celebrate Halloween

by Erik Jones
October 21, 2024 • 4 minute read

On Oct. 31, millions will celebrate Halloween. But did you know many Christians reject this dark holiday? What are some reasons not to celebrate Halloween?

Why We Break for Biblical Festivals

by Erik Jones
October 13, 2024 • 4 minute read

The people behind Life, Hope & Truth are observing the last four festivals found in the Bible. Do you know about these feasts—and what they mean?

Should You Be Worried About Conspiracies?

by Tom Moffitt
September 9, 2024 • 8 minute read

The strange, evil and unexplained things around us naturally spawn theories about how they might impact our lives. How does God want us to look at conspiracy theories?

What Does the Bible Say About Bitterness?

by David Treybig
September 4, 2024 • 11 minute read

Is becoming bitter a problem for Christians? Should you be concerned with bitterness? Let’s look at examples of bitterness in the Bible to find answers.

Spiritual Blindness: Growing in Spiritual Sight

by Isaac Khalil
September 2, 2024 • 5 minute read

God doesn’t always heal our spiritual blindness instantaneously. Our final post in this series explores how God often heals spiritual blindness gradually.

Spiritual Blindness: Opening the Eyes of the Blind

by Isaac Khalil
August 26, 2024 • 5 minute read

Throughout His ministry, Jesus encountered and healed many blind people. What do these healings teach us about the healing of spiritual blindness?

Spiritual Blindness: What It Is and Why It Exists

by Isaac Khalil
August 19, 2024 • 5 minute read

Without sight, we’d find it difficult to navigate the world. But what about spiritual blindness? What is it, and why are so many spiritually blind today?

The Meaning of Romans 3:23: Fall Short of the Glory of God?

by Jordan Iacobucci
July 29, 2024 • 6 minute read

Romans 3:23 says all humans “fall short” of God’s glory by sinning. What is God’s glory? Is there anything we can do to measure up to it?

The Meaning of John 3:13: “No One Has Ascended to Heaven”?

by Tim Groves
July 22, 2024 • 6 minute read

Many churches teach that the righteous go to heaven after they die. However, the Bible gives a different explanation of what happens to God’s saints when they die.

Resist Instant Gratification and Achieve Your Goals

by Monica Ebersole
July 15, 2024 • 10 minute read

We all like instant results. But do these shortcuts hinder our ability to achieve our goals? How do we resist the temptation of instant gratification?

How to Overcome Trust Issues in a Relationship

by Eddie Foster
July 8, 2024 • 5 minute read

Close bonds are built on mutual respect, love and trust. Since trust is critical to the success of a relationship, how can we work through trust issues that may arise?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Pride

by Isaac Khalil
July 1, 2024 • 6 minute read

Pride is difficult to see, yet it is at the root of nearly all sins. Why is it important to deal with pride and sin promptly? How does God deal with pride in us?