by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Feb 16, 2019
The Beatles sang, “All you need is love,” and God pretty much says the same thing but not in so few words. The love of Jesus is extravagant love. It is beyond our comprehension. But it is understandable, and God’s love does capture our hearts, stir...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Feb 11, 2019
Your Greatest Stewardship – Keeping Your Heart Guarding our hearts is a command and a responsibility for every Christian. It’s found in the book of Proverbs. Keeping one’s heart truly is our greatest stewardship responsibility because, we are told, from out of...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Feb 4, 2019
As finite and sinful human beings, trying to understand the perfect, unconditional, generous, and gracious love of our infinite God is very difficult. In fact, we can never fully understand it because, unlike ourselves, God is love. In the essence of HIs being He is...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 25, 2019
Every Christian already has peace with God, but the peace of God is a free-will choice. To understand the difference let’s define both. What should we know about the peace we have WITH God and the peace OF God? Peace WITH God Peace with God is an objective...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 21, 2019
January 22nd is the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the case in which the US Supreme Court ruled on the issue of the constitutionality of laws that criminalized or restricted access to abortions. In doing so, on January 22, 1973, they made abortion legal in the United...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 14, 2019
This year, January 20th is National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. (It’s the Sunday closest to the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Read an abridged history of the day below.) When Does a Woman Become a Mother? We often hear people refer to a woman who is pregnant...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 2, 2019
Thank you to all the faithful readers of the weekly Got Questions? column. We have posted and emailed this column every Tuesday since 2011and it is our hope that, as you read and study the Bible, your knowledge of Jesus will increase and your love for Him will grow....
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 29, 2018
The question, “how do I change my life?” is really answered by WHO can change my life. Jesus is the answer. The only thing that brings true and lasting change into the life of any person is the saving grace of Jesus Christ, first in salvation (positional...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 25, 2018
A Very Special Christmas What If You Had Been There When Jesus Was Born? Put yourself at the cradle and consider what your heart feels. Set your eyes on Jesus. Consider what it might have been like if you had been there that first Christmas morning. What might you...
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 1, 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...
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Breathe – Just Breathe – by Jonny Diaz
What’s Your Obsession?
Sometimes the Most Spiritual Thing You Can Do Is Take a Nap
God’s Prescription for Work
What Is Election?
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Are the Jews still the chosen people of God?
“The Five Love Languages” by God
Martin Luther on Trial
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Is my tattoo a sin?
Why did LGBT use God’s rainbow for their flag?
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The meaning of numbers in the Bible?
