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?

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

It is a disease that affects all of us. You may be suffering from it right now. How do we deal with it? Is there a cure? What is the disease and what is the cure? Presented by Jon Pinelli

As we prepare to make our way to the Feast of Tabernacles, let's take a brief look at the history and deep meaning of Zion in the Bible.

Proverbs 18:19 talks about offending a brother. What does it mean to offend a brother and what can we do to mend the relationship? For more on the topic, check out "The 5 Rs of Healing Relationships" and "Are You Easily Offended?"

The Feast of Trumpets is about the day of the Lord, which is the seventh seal of Revelation. What events are part of the day of the Lord? Suggested additional resources: "Seven Trumpets of Revelation Infographic," "How 7 Trumpets of Revelation Will Affect Humanity," and "How to Understand Prophecy."

Many things influence our thinking and the decisions we make. There is one that may impact your choices more than you realize. Recognizeing and eliminating it can bring lasting change in your life. 

Have you considered when you would like to pursue marriage? Listen in as one couple reflects on some of the joys and challenges they experienced after marrying young. For further thought and study, explore the "Dating" section of lifehopeandtruth.com or listen to "Strengthening Your Marriage as a Teen, Part 1" and "Strengthening Your Marriage as a Teen, Part 2."

In this week's episode, we explore big questions surrounding baptism. How do you know if you're ready? Who should you talk to about these questions? What do you do about it? Have more questions? See "What You Need to Know About Repentance and Baptism" for a more comprehensive study.

How can we be responsible in a world that likes to shift blame? How do we avoid falling victim to victim mentality?

The what, how, and why when thinking about clean and unclean meat laws.

This year's camp Christian Living theme is "Seek First the Kingdom." That direction from Jesus Christ should impact all aspects of our lives. What's involved in being "all in" for the Kingdom and God's righteousness, and why does God require that of us?

What can the Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear teach us about the mark of the beast described in Revelation?

During this podcast we will look at and consider two trees. Two trees that will determine the outcome of your very life – depending on which tree you choose.

Sometimes we are given opportunities to choose to tackle a challenge so that God can shape us and make us stronger. Join Daniel and Cindy Harper as they discuss the strength we can gain through adversity.

She has run over 25 marathons and come in dead last in every one of them. What could we possibly learn from someone who has never won a marathon race she has entered? It turns out plenty!

Sometimes it can be hard to be motivated to study including studying the Bible.  Listen to this podcast to learn 5 ways to encourage motivation for studying God's word.

We are more than our name, more than what we do, more than what others think of us. Our identity -- who we are -- is revealed in the Bible, and it's amazing!  When we discover who we truly are, it changes how we see ourselves and how we live our lives. 

Millions suffer from this unfortunate condition. Is there any reason to live with this fear?

What exactly is the abomination of desolation? Why is it important to understand what it is?

Many commencement speeches are given this time of year. Have you ever thought about what might be said in a commencement speech God might give?

There are many reasons people give for joining the military, but should those be our reasons? Why does the Church teach against joining the military? This episode covers four reasons, from the Bible, why Christians should not participate in military service.

Since the first person to summit Mt. Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953, many have achieved climbing the world's largest mountain. Among them is the youngest to ever climb Mt. Everest—Jordan Romero. What can we learn from a young man who summited the world's tallest mountain at age 13?

Sometimes in life we face situations that need a different approach. Often, for us to get past certain issues we need to stop doing what we've always done and try something new. Join Chad Messerly for this week's 'Something to Think About' to look at four points on how to make changes in our life.