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Where is There Joy in COVID-19? A Lesson from Ten Years Ago

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

As we begin dealing with the aftermath of physical-distancing, we must consider the ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Let us remember the past, so we can learn from those who have gone before us in tragedies and sorrows. Is there joy in Covid-19? Where do we find...

33 Biblical Encouragements in COVID-19

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During this time of COVID-19 shelter-in-place, my weekly Bible study has gathered via conference calls rather than in my home. On April 1st, our focus was on facing difficulties in life — whatever they might be — and coping biblically. We do have a choice...

COVID-19: Words of Encouragement – Philippians 4:7

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Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any...

Is it True? “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

You have probably heard many Christians say, “God will not give you more than you can handle.” While this is meant to encourage someone that they can handle whatever they are facing, we must ask, is it true? At times, it certainIy feels like God has given...

AMAZING! Choir Together yet Social Distancing on Easter 2020 during COVID 19

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Sharing this TO ENCOURAGE the Reasons for Hope*Jesus community and EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE. During this time of COVID-19 we are apart, but we are still united in Spirit. This is from Easter 2020 at Shadow Mountain Church during the corona virus pandemiic. Read More...

COVID-19: Romans 8 Words of Hope and Encouragement

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Alex McFarland (www.askalexonline.com) shares encouragement from Romans 8 during this trying time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Encouragement During COVID-19 33 Biblical Encouragements in COVID-19Is it True? “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”AMAZING!...

Why Has God Allowed COVID-19 to Afflict Us?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

` My weekly Bible study is focused on the current events of COVID-19. The corona virus is on the minds of all people worldwide. So this past week we looked at defining our theology of suffering and we considered reasons why God has allowed COVID-19 to afflict us. We...

COVID-19 — When There’s No Solution In Sight

by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Most of us, at some time in our life, have faced an insurmountable problem with no apparent solution in sight. This can lead to fear, confusion, panic, or despair. For many, the COVID-19 disease is a real and present danger, with no solution, vaccine, or foreseeable...

COVID 19 Words of Encouragement – Deut 31:6,8

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Read More Encouragement During COVID-19 33 Biblical Encouragements in COVID-19Is it True? “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”AMAZING! Choir Together yet Social Distancing on Easter 2020 during COVID 19Why Has God Allowed COVID-19 to Afflict Us?What Should...

Pause to Pray for God’s Deliverance from COVID-19

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Read More Encouragement During COVID-19 33 Biblical Encouragements in COVID-19Is it True? “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”AMAZING! Choir Together yet Social Distancing on Easter 2020 during COVID 19Why Has God Allowed COVID-19 to Afflict Us?What Should...

What Should Christians Think about COVID-19? (Isaiah 43)

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

I teach a weekly Bible study all year ‘round. We don’t break for summer and we only cancel if a holiday falls on Bible study day or I am out of town. Once we had to cancel because of a snow storm and now we cancelled because of a new kind of storm called COVID-19. As...

COVID-19 — Words of Encouragement: Psalm 34:4, Psalm 94:19

by Alex McFarland

Alex McFarland (www.askalexonline.com) shares one minute of encouragement and two verses to memorize and reflect on during this trying time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Encouragement During COVID-19 33 Biblical Encouragements in COVID-19Is it True? “God...

COVID-19 and “This is the Finger of God!” by J.C. Ryle

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In 1865, England experienced a devastating epidemic of foot and mouth disease that threatened their food supply by killing their cattle. It is remembered as “The Great Cattle Plague of England,” 1865-1867. J.C. Ryle, a vicar in the Anglican church at...

Fear, Anxiety, Craziness…and COVID-19

by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

The other day while shopping at the local Wal-Mart I watched as people scurried to fill their hands and arms with packages of toilet paper. Shopping carts were filled with multiple packages of what appears to have become an essential item, exhibiting a mind set of the...

Statement on CoronaVirus (COVID-19) by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

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In this time of confusion and uncertainty because of the Corona Virus, pandemic, we must rightly remember who is in control. Our God is sovereign over all things, including COVID-19. As Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) once said, “The sovereignty of God is a soft...