COVID-19 Archives

COVID-19 — One Year Later — Ready to Move On

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. One year ago, on March 11, 2020, Covid-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, and by March 15th the world had shut down. The cases and death far exceeded that which was predicted one year ago....

This Thanksgiving — 2020 Covid Struggles

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. This year has been very difficult and very strange, to say the least. We have all had to cope with COVID-19 to some extent and in some way. Many have been affected directly by getting the virus or a friend or...

How to Celebrate a COVID-Year Thanksgiving with Social Distancing?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. There is one Person who never will “socially distance.” God entered into our world when He created it and walked in the Garden with Adam and Eve. Today, Jesus walks with all who are His and reaches out...

To Mask or Not to Mask? That’s the Big Question

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Coronavirus has affected all of our lives. From the initial shutdowns to the recent and ongoing reopenings, life has changed for everyone. And we all have different opinions about wearing a face mask. Should we...

Has Coronavirus Affected Our Faith? Sad COVID-19 Statistics

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. It has been more than four months since the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Most churches have now reopened — although with reduced attendance and social distancing practices. What effect has...

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

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

33 Biblical Encouragements in COVID-19

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

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

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

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

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

COVID-19: Romans 8 Words of Hope and Encouragement

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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 This Thanksgiving — 2020 Covid StrugglesHow to...

Why Has God Allowed COVID-19 to Afflict Us?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. ` 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...

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

by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

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

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Read More Encouragement During COVID-19 This Thanksgiving — 2020 Covid StrugglesHow to Celebrate a COVID-Year Thanksgiving with Social Distancing?To Mask or Not to Mask? That’s the Big QuestionHas Coronavirus...

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

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Read More Encouragement During COVID-19 This Thanksgiving — 2020 Covid StrugglesHow to Celebrate a COVID-Year Thanksgiving with Social Distancing?To Mask or Not to Mask? That’s the Big QuestionHas Coronavirus...

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

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

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

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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,”...

Fear, Anxiety, Craziness…and COVID-19

by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

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

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

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...