by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We need your help to share God's truths and hope in Christ. Please support the ministry work of Reasons for Hope*Jesus. A donation of any amount is greatly needed and greatly appreciated. “And behold there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The popular Christmas story, “The Gift of the Magi,” was written by William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), using the pseudonym, “O’ Henry.” The plotline of O’Henry’s Christmas story has captivated readers around the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Week Four of Advent is a Candle of Peace Scroll down for “Advent Candle” and “Piano’s Pause” Videos We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. 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....
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Baking Scripture Cookies is a fun activity for all. The recipe incorporates Bible reading to determine the ingredients and offers an opportunity to open a spiritual discussion. And, of course, the activity ends...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. ***A Hidden Message in Psalm 23?*** Hidden in the six verses of Psalm 23 are 11 names for Jesus. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll send you The Names of God in Psalm 23 PDF that reveals all 11 names...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. There’s a popular Christmas song that asks the question, “Mary, did you know…?” Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. For a detailed chronology of events, click here. ***A Hidden Message in Psalm 23?*** Hidden in the six verses of Psalm 23 are 11 names for Jesus. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll send you The...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We need your help to share God's truths. Please support the ministry work of Reasons for Hope*Jesus Scroll down for video. Luke 2:9-12 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Be Ready Always… to give a reason for the Hope that you have (1 Peter 3:15). When you can’t share the gospel with your words, share it by leaving tracts that tell people about God’s grace. When leaving...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. ***A Hidden Message in Psalm 23?*** Hidden in the six verses of Psalm 23 are 11 names for Jesus. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll send you The Names of God in Psalm 23 PDF that reveals all 11 names...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The words of the song “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” have a story behind them that might surprise you. It was a time of war, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was deeply disturbed by the death and...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. A beautiful song from a movie that touches the heart. This song is from the movie “A Christmas Wish.” The movie has an inspiring message of love and hope! ***A Hidden Message in Psalm 23?*** Hidden...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The sacrifice God made to redeem mankind began before the cross. The sacrifice began when God gave Jesus to the world. Jesus came to die–to die for sinful man–that we might have eternal life with Him....
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. There was a time when almost all Americans wished people “Merry Christmas” throughout the month of December. Everyone knew that the holiday to be celebrated was Christmas! It was Jesus’ birth that changed...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The gospel of Luke records that first Christmas night when God intervened in human history. And God did this in such a way that no one was left out. These good tidings were for all men and all women (especially...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Before we look at the prophetic symbolism of Advent candles (below), let’s consider the purpose and significance of Advent candles. The purpose is very simple. It’s to prepare our hearts for the celebration...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Good tidings started 2000 years ago when angels appeared to startled shepherds one night. Luke 2:8-11“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Handel’s Messiah was composed by George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) in 1741 and titled The Messiah. They lyrics contain words, with a few modifications, from the Holy Bible. Watch as these silent...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is not a Christian song. It is not a God-honoring song.(Read: Is Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” a Christian Song?) Listen to the beautiful music of the song with...