Discern

Written by Erik Jones. The Pharisees attacked Jesus’ disciples for not performing ritual handwashing. Why were they so fixated on this—and what does Jesus’ response teach us? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/god/who-is-jesus/jesus-exposes-the-danger-of-man-made-traditions/

Written by Eddie Foster.  Sports gambling ads make betting look fun and easy. But is there a darker reality behind the glitz of sports betting? Is the thrill of sports gambling really worth it? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/sin/freedom-from-addiction/sports-gambling/

Written by Mike Bennett. Zion appears 160 times in the Bible. What does it mean in history and prophecy? What is its spiritual and eternal meaning for all people? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/middle-east/biblical-zion/

Written by Bill Palmer. As a new Christian, I knew that Satan and his society were major enemies. But I hadn’t fully seen the enemy who had the power to destroy me—my own worst enemy. Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/repentance/my-own-worst-enemy/

Written by Monica Ebersole.  In a world that tempts us to constantly compare ourselves to others, how can we break free from this vicious and harmful cycle? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/christian-living/the-comparison-trap/

Written by David Treybig. In His Kingdom parables, Jesus likened spiritual growth to that of a seed. What can we learn from this agricultural process? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/christian-conversion/lessons-on-spiritual-growth/

Written by Mike Bennett. The ultimate example of love was Jesus Christ’s giving His life so we could live. The willingness to sacrifice is an essential aspect of real godly love. Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/god/who-is-jesus/epitome-of-love/

Written by Clyde Kilough. David’s prayer of repentance can help us understand how we can escape the chains of sin and restore our relationship with our merciful God. Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/repentance/breaking-the-chains-of-sin/

Written by Kristen Brunner. Support for the legalization of marijuana has reached an all-time high—even as studies sound the alarm about its dangers. Here’s why you should not use it. Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/relationships/health/why-you-shouldnt-smoke-marijuana/

Written by Erik Jones.  Jesus’ perspective on spreading the gospel differed from that of many churches today. What was His approach to evangelism, and should it be applied today? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/god/who-is-jesus/jesus-surprising-approach-to-evangelism/

Written by Bill Palmer. The news is filled with half-truths. Social media reflects this trend in alarming ways. It seems everyone lies. Are some lies okay? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/relationships/communication/telling-truth-in-world-of-lies/

Written by Jason Hyde. This world will influence our children. How can Christian parents counteract bad examples while teaching their children to be faithful, yet merciful? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/relationships/parenting/teaching-children-to-stand-up-for-god/

Written by David Treybig.  The Bible is filled with words written by and about this ancient king. What key lessons does God want us to derive from his life? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/holy-bible/old-testament/the-writings/proverbs/lessons-from-solomon/

Written by Jeremy Lallier.  Plenty of modern self-help books talk about the art of living well. But as Christians, we ought to be equally concerned with dying well Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/christian-living/art-of-dying-well/

Written by Isaac Khalil.  Alliances and the old world order are being shaken and rebuilt with different power players and different rules. Does the Bible show what’s coming next? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/prophecy-in-the-news/new-alliances-against-america/

Written by Mike Bennett. Ancient prophecies occurred exactly as God predicted. End-time prophecies will too. When God gives a warning, we must understand—and heed! Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/prophecy-in-the-news/the-writing-is-on-the-wall-today/

Written by Erik Jones.  After Jesus sent His disciples across the sea, they faced a fierce storm and saw a figure walking on the water. What did this experience teach them? Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/god/who-is-jesus/jesus-walks-on-water/

Written by Sonya Jeffords.  A period of homelessness taught me about the kindness of strangers, God’s care and counting it all joy. Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/christian-living/two-towels-and-a-10-bill/

Written by Monica Ebersole.  Friendship is a gift—but are your closest relationships helping you grow in faith? Faith-filled friends can help us build lasting spiritual strength. https://lifehopeandtruth.com/relationships/friendship/faith-filled-friendships/

Written by Bill Palmer.  A passage in the prophetic book of Ezekiel tells us that God sought someone who would stand in the gap. Why? And what does this mean for us today? Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/christian-living/standing-in-the-gap/

Written by Jeremy Lallier. “The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). But what is God’s calling, and how can you recognize it in your own life? Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/christian-conversion/god-calling/god-calling-yo

Written by Kendrick Diaz.  Christians shouldn’t go looking for conflicts with the government, but sometimes they find us. How should we navigate those situations? Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/christian-living/is-christian-disobedience-ever-justified/

Written by Jason Hyde.  The city of peace has suffered an astonishing lack of peace. When will our longing prayers be fulfilled? Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/middle-east/pray-for-the-peace-of-jerusalem/

Written by Paul Luecke.  Are we very near the end of this world—this age of human misrule? Is it possible to know? Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/end-times/where-are-we-now-in-bible-prophecy/

Written by Erik Jones.  After Jesus allowed Himself a brief period of solitude, a great need arose. Jesus responded by performing a miracle. What can we learn from Jesus’ feeding the 5,000? Read Online:  https://lifehopeandtruth.com/god/who-is-jesus/jesus-feeds-the-5000/