Something To Think About

Description: Why do we keep the clean and unclean meats law? Join Chad Messerly and Jason Hyde as they discuss this important topic. For more information, check out " Clean and Unclean Animals: Does God Care What Meats We Eat? " and the related articles linked at the bottom of the page. 

What are holy hands? Should we lift our hands when we pray? The Bible provides the answers to these questions.

Baptized members of the Church will gather this Tuesday evening for the Passover. Even though you may not be baptized, is there something you can learn now and put in practice in your life?

What does it mean to say that Jesus Christ is our elder brother?

We say this word every day when we pray. What does it mean and why do we say it?

Looking back many years in the future, what will be remembered in this world as truly important?  And how can that perspective change your life today?

Change can feel overwhelming, and we can lack the will to take on such a big task. But, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." 

Everyone has the opportunity to serve each Sabbath by singing hymns. Join us as we discuss the importance of actively participating in the singing of hymns. For more information on this topic, check out " Songs of Praise " on Life, Hope & Truth . 

Like our closets, our minds can get messy or cluttered. In this week's podcast we will discuss three ways to declutter our minds.

We develop bad habits — how do we get rid of them?

Why would God command Hosea to marry a harlot? What's the story behind this highly unusual mission of the first of the Minor Prophets? For more on this topic, check out " Hosea ."

Bible prophecy often has many layers and can be intimidating. Revelation 13 reveals a lot about a major figure in end-time prophecy called "the beast". What is it talking about? Is it a man? For further study, see Who Is the Beast? and Who Is the Beast of Revelation? (video).

What is your purpose? Why were you created? Why do you exist? Listen to this week's podcast to find out.

Join Chad Messerly and Jason Hyde in a conversation about how teens can stay excited for God's way of life.

Have you ever faced that moment when someone questions you about your religious beliefs, but you don't know how to answer? There is a simple three point plan that can help you answer when you are questioned on what you believe.

Do you feel that your heart is good ground for God's word?

At one of our COGWA teen camps recently someone asked, " If we break a commandment in a minor way, is it the same as breaking it in a major way? " How would you answer that question? Is there a minor way to sin, that ' s somehow ' not so bad ' in God ' s eyes? What does God have to say about this topic? For further study, read " Are Some Sins Worse Than Others? "

What can dead flies teach us about our reputation and character?  Surprisingly, a very important lesson! 

Sometimes we hear this question and can be caught off guard and unsure of how to respond. Is there a simple, easy answer you can adopt? For further study, see " Six Things You Need to Ask About Christianity " and What Is a True Christian?

The Bible instructs us to be joyful. What can we do achieve and maintain joy?   For more on this topic, check out " Fruit of the Spirit: Joy " and " Thanksgiving Prayer ."

The Bible shows us that there are valuable lessons to learn from something as simple as a fish—one being thankfulness for the blessings that are provided by the Creator of all life.

Have you ever spent time thinking about what you are thinking? When we do there is the opportunity to positively change our lives in this busy world.

Proverbs 12:1 offers a direct statement about being stupid. How can we avoid being described this way? For more information on this topic, check out " Proverb: Taking Correction, or How Not to Be Stupid " and visit the " Learning Center " on Life, Hope & Truth . 

The US travel document is a small but powerful little document. Despite its size it can teach about the kingdom of God. Presented by Scott Lord

In this podcast we will explore what Proverbs 21:31 means and the lessons that can be learned. Presented by Nathan Willoughby