by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The Bible does not tell us exactly how long Job suffered. We know that his suffering began with the death of his servant and the loss of his livestock and got progressively worse with the deaths of his children...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We have looked at those named and unnamed people in Hebrews 11, God’s Hall of Faith. In case you missed some, you can catch up now: Heaven’s Heroes in God’s Hall of Faith.Abel, Enoch, and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Revelation 2:17 records Jesus’ words written to the church in Pergamos near the end of the first century. In that verse are Jesus’ word of promise to overcomers. Rev 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Prepare Your Heart Before Easter A Room with a View of Eternity is a perfect read for this time we call Lent—a time to prepare our hearts for our celebration of the greatest days in the history of mankind, the...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We often hear of people “sitting at the Master’s feet” and learning of His will and ways. But have you ever sat at the Master’s table? Four days after Jesus entered into Jerusalem and was...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. “You ask why I follow this Jesus?” is a beautiful poem, written by an unknown saint. It’s been around for quite some time, so it’s likely this person is now part of the Great Cloud of...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The question “Where did Cain get his wife?” is asked by both skeptics and believers. The Bible answers the question. Adam’s Family Cain was the firstborn son of Adam and Eve. He was born after Adam and Eve were...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Hebrews 11:34-36 describes the faith-driven exploits of five unnamed heroines: Esther, Ruth, Deborah, Jael, and the Widow of Zarephath. Heb 11:34-36 …escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. These words come from Paul’s admonition to believers in the church at Ephesus (Eph 4:15a). It’s likely everyone has heard someone say, “I’m just speaking the truth in love.” It’s often said at the...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Where in Hebrews 11 are Daniel and his friends? They aren’t mentioned..at least, not by name. However, Daniel and his friends are remembered in this chapter about faithful servants of God. The writer of...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Earth is affliction’s home: A troop of sorrows compasses us about. Tears stream. The bosom sighs. The brow is furrowed by the lines of care and worry. Death tears away the much-loved friend. Sickness invades...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The writer of Hebrews wrote about willful sin and its consequences in this verse: Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Matthew Henry wrote the following on January 1, 1713. He was 50 years old and died the next year. “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Be encouraged by the hope John 16:33 offers. If you know Jesus, you have nothing to fear. Take 15 minutes and watch this video to clear your mind, calm your soul, and condition your heart to have peace. John 16:33 ...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. What does it mean to be created in the Image of God? The answer lies…”in the beginning..” Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The Coming Prince, written by Sir Robert Anderson in 1894, provides the timing of God’s dealing with Israel during a final 490 year period. The period began with the issuing of a decree, in 445 BC by Artaxerxes...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. January 22 is the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Decision It is also National Sanctity of Human Life Day and is recognized on the Sunday closest to the 22nd. (Read more about Sanctity of Human Life day.) On...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. One verse in Psalm 48 tells us that God is preeminent, personal, permanent, and pastoral. Take the time to learn more about these four attributes of God. You will be blessed! Psa 48:14 For this God is our God...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Has COVID altered your perspective on life? As Christians, our perspective is to be based on God and His Word. We are warned not to let anything change our perspective and capture our hearts. In the letter to the...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Read: Why does God allow pain and suffering? Subscribe & receive the Hidden Names of God in Psalm 23 Have our resources inspired or encouraged you on your faith journey? If so, we invite you to partner with...