by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 9, 2018
Even a small candy cane can share the love of God and the redemption He has given us through Jesus. Use a candy cane to share the gospel. 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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 3, 2018
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 Answers Some think using Xmas, instead of Christmas, has...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 23, 2018
We’ve already addressed the Parable of the Faithful and Unfaithful Servants found in Matthew 25. We gave reasons why a Christian will never hear, “…you wicked and lazy servant…” (Matt 25:26). If you haven’t read that article, do so now. It will give you...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 19, 2018
Thanksgiving is such a special holiday. We gather with family and friends for food, fellowship, and even some football (or a lot of football)! In every gathering, there can be believers (longtime or new, strong or weak) and non-believers. This causes challenges for...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 11, 2018
“Well done good and faithful servant” is a statement, made by Jesus, that is quoted often — but many times out of context and with a wrong application. It has caused many Christians to look at their lives, question their worthiness, and wonder if they are a...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 6, 2018
[Watch the Tribute Videos Below] November 7th, 2018 would have been Billy Graham’s 100th birthday. His death on February 21, 2018, precluded any centennial celebration of his life, but it should be remembered that Billy Graham actually did live 100 years on this...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 22, 2018
Question: I live in an area that is steeped in tradition and religiosity, and people tend to think I’m a bit strange since I believe there is a spiritual element in everything around us, especially Halloween. It seems that a lot of bad things occur around...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 15, 2018
In 1968 the Rolling Stones debuted a song about Satan, Sympathy for the Devil. While I do not endorse the song in any way, and the title is simply ridiculous (the devil deserves no sympathy) the song does convey the evil one’s deceptive and destructive motives...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 7, 2018
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about Satan, aka Lucifer. There’s misunderstanding about his person, his name, and his works. In 1968, the Rolling Stones debuted a song titled, “Sympathy for the Devil.” While there should be no sympathy for the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 27, 2018
Many Christians don’t understand that there are three heavens. They of Heaven only as the place where God dwells, the place where redeemed souls go at death. But the Bible clearly tells of three distinct heavens (after the second day of creation). To unpack...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 24, 2018
“The Great Commission” is a call to preach the gospel and make disciples, and it’s given to all who belong to Jesus. Jesus most clearly gave this commission in the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, and John. He gave His followers, His disciples, a clear...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 17, 2018
Question: How do I respond to the naturalist’s claim, “unless I can see, touch, smell, hear, and taste God, I will not believe he exists”? I’m afraid if I respond with something like, “how do you know your brain exists?” the answer...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 7, 2018
It’s well known that the terrorists methodically planned their attacks on America. From the first plane that hit the south tower of the World Trade Center and the second only ten minutes later that hit the north tower, to the plane that hit the Pentagon and the one...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 26, 2018
Maybe you’ve heard “The Hound of Heaven” used as a reference to God. It’s been around since a late 19th-century poem gained international attention. While “The Hound of Heaven” is often used of God, it is technically not a name for...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 18, 2018
Video Below The phrase “taste and see that the Lord is good” is a direct quote from verse 8 of Psalm 34. To see that God is good, watch the video at the end of this article. It’s short but inspiring, and it will fill your heart with joy and...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 15, 2018
TNG Radio’s Alex McFarland interviews Shari Abbott, executive director of Reasons for Hope* Jesus. Listen now! Click for a List of All Reasons for Hope* Jesus Videos About Alex McFarland Alex is a speaker, author, educator, and advocate for Christian...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 10, 2018
This question about two or three being gathered is in reference to Matthew 18:20 that says, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” This verse clearly says that people gathering in the Lord’s name brings the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 6, 2018
BC/AD and BCE/CE are well recognized as abbreviations used with the number of a year to designate if the year was before or after the birth of Jesus Christ. Before answering the question about which labeling system should be used, let’s first define each term and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 31, 2018
The Age of Accountability is not a term found in the Bible. However, it is a widely accepted theological teaching supported by many Bible verses and passages. The Age of Accountability deals with the age at which a person is old enough to understand things necessary...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 21, 2018
Wikipedia states that “Going to Hell in a Handbasket” is a saying of unclear origins. However, there is good reasoning that suggests it originated from the Bible, as do many of our common, everyday sayings. Posted on the Wikipedia page is a picture from New Orleans...
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