by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Many have Nativity scenes that feature a stable as Jesus’ birthplace, but was Jesus born in a stable? Or could it have been a cave? Or a house? The easy answer to this is that we don’t know. We...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) is well remembered for his service to the Lord as a pastor. Known as the Prince of Preachers, his sermons have inspired millions and still give hope and joy to all who read them. But...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Why do people shorten Christmas to Xmas? Since Jesus Christ is the Word, why would anyone want to leave the word Christ out of Christmas? Does using Xmas dishonor Jesus? Lots of Questions For Which There Are...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Last year, I wrote “A Christmas Poem by Nana Shari” for my grandchildren. This year, I had it printed (on canvas) with their pictures, and I framed it. I want to share the poem with you and offer a...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. There is a lot of information in the Bible about the events of Jesus’ birth. From prophecy throughout the Old Testament to the historical records of the Gospel accounts we read about the significant events...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. So, what is advent? Advent is a season of waiting, expecting, and hoping. The word “advent” comes from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “coming”. For Christians, celebrating Advent helps prepare our hearts...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We’ve already covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” and “HOW Did They Know?” Now, let’s consider “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” There’s a popular Christmas carol, “The...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. It all happened in a moment, a most remarkable moment. As moments go, that one appeared no different than any other. If you could somehow pick it up off the timeline and examine it, it would look exactly like the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Life is often like a puzzle. Getting started isn't easy and sometimes it's difficult to see how the pieces fit together. Take a few minutes to do a Bible Word Search puzzle. Read the Bible verses and fill in the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Life is often like a puzzle. Getting started isn't easy and sometimes it's difficult to see how the pieces fit together. Take a few minutes to do a Bible Word Search puzzle. Read the Bible verses and fill in...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Recently, I went shopping for a Christmas decoration to place on our door. I wanted something that would draw attention to the One whom the Christmas holidays are all about — Jesus! So I went to a specific store,...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Share the Christmas story with the young and young-at-heart by sharing chapters of the Bible presented in poetic words. Alvy Ford, a long-departed saint, created a beautiful work in which he summarized every...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. A donation of any amount is greatly needed and appreciated. Too busy this holiday season? Not enough time?Download this Christmas letter.It will warm hearts, stir souls, and give peace. The Season of Advent (the 4...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week Three of Advent is a Candle of Joy...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Come, thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art; Dear desire of every...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Life is often like a puzzle. Getting started isn't easy and sometimes it's difficult to see how the pieces fit together. Take a few minutes to do a Bible Word Search puzzle. Read the Bible verses and fill in the...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. The Season of Advent (the 4 weeks before Christmas) What is Advent?HOPE Advent Candle 1 – Prophecy Gives Hope (video)LOVE Advent Candle 2 – Promise Reveals Love (video)JOY Advent Candle 3 – Jesus Is Our Joy...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… Read more and watch more about the good news of Christmas. Get equipped, be encouraged, and share the gospel empowered by the Holy Spirit....
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The words of this song are incredibly moving and theologically encouraging. Pause and ponder the words, especially the second verse that is seldom sung. In it we are told that Jesus was born to be our friend. In...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. On Christmas Day we light the candle at the center of all the other candles. It is the CHRIST candle and it represents Jesus as the giver of HOPE, LOVE, JOY, and PEACE. Take a minute and watch this incredibly...
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