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Take a minute. Be inspired to share the HOPE that you have. Share Jesus by extending an invitation to learn about Him and find hope, joy, and peace in Him. Christmas-themed GOT QUESTIONS? Are You Stuck in the Middle This Christmas? (really short video lessons about...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We’ve covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” and “HOW Did They Know?” Now we’ll cover “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” There’s a popular Christmas song that many sing during the holidays, but few know the meaning behind the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
“In the Bleak Midwinter” is an old song — one you might not know. But it’s also a song of gold — one you need to hear. The words convey a message that you should ponder in your heart. Athough, it’s from long ago, it continues to be...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Luke 2:13-14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” A favorite carol that is often heard and sung every Christmas is one...
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Christmas is a time of family and friends, fun festivities and especially FAITH. It’s a time when our hearts and minds should be firmly focused on the One who is our Lord and Saviour. Jesus left glory to enter into our world. He took on human flesh and lived...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
“And behold there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel and the Holy Spirit was upon him . . . And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
“But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart” (Luke 2:19) As the shepherds came to see the newborn babe, it is said that “Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Much had taken place in this young...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:12 “And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:11-12) Every Christmas season we...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
“The Middle” has been a popular TV sitcom since its premiere in September 2009. The parents in the Heck family are middle-aged, middle-class, middle-Americans with three children. The show has followed the family through life’s ups and downs,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We’ve been pausing all month to rest in the joys of the advent season: Pause to Find Hope (video) Pause to Receive God’s Promises (video) Pause to See Jesus (video) Pause to Hear God’s Plan (video) Christmas day is now here and we rejoice in the remembrance of...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Many of the holiday activities can eclipse the wonder of God’s sacrifice, given to us when Jesus became a man. Everyone is so, so busy at this time of year. But it’s important we PAUSE and remember that first Christmas day…and let the “wonder” rise up in...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Watch Video Below During this hectic time, take a few minutes to pause and reflect on the magnitude of God’s mercy and grace. His gift of sacrifice didn’t start at the cross. It was predestined from before the foundation of the world and was proclaimed in Genesis...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Remember the prophecies foretold and the prophecies fulfilled. Christmas is a time of remembering so we can look forward with expectant hope. Prophecies of the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ Prophesy Isaiah 7:14...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Watch Video Below Let’s pause to see Jesus. He’s found on every page of the Bible. He confirmed this before His death and after His resurrection: John 5:39 “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these [the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Watch Video Below Let’s pause to reflect on the magnitude of God’s mercy and grace. His gift of sacrifice didn’t start at the cross. It was predestined from before the foundation of the world and was proclaimed in Genesis 3:15 when, after the fall of man, the Lord...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Most Bible readers believe that only the Gospels of Matthew and Luke record genealogies for Jesus. However, that is not the case. Each of the Gospels, in its own way, offers a genealogy. The Genealogies of Jesus as Recorded in Matthew and Luke Matthew presents Jesus...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We’ve all received them. The annual Christmas letter enclosed in a Christmas card. It’s a letter that’s intended to update everyone on all the major events of the year (and sometimes even minor events). More often than not, these letters only include...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Question received at questions@reasonsforhopejesus.com I was reading the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 and have two related questions. First, although the genealogy is essentially the same at the end points...
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