by Reasons for Hope* Jesus
This is a great question. Unfortunately, the Bible does not give an explicit answer. But the Bible does give words from the Lord that can help us come to a well-reasoned answer. First, let’s look at what we know, for certain, to be true. 1) Jesus came to...
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The Bible does not tell us the day or hour when Jesus will come for His Bride. However, it does give us clues as to what time of year it will happen. There are many who think the Rapture (Read: What is the Rapture? and Why a Pre-Trib Rapture?) will occur at the time...
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Read some quotes of tribute from former Presidents. Then, listen to the bagpipes proclaim the grace of God and watch a moving tribute to those who gave their all. This is guaranteed to touch your heart and cause you to give thanks to God for those who died to keep us...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
[Watch Memorial Day video below.] Our country’s observance of a national Memorial Day began on May 30, 1868. It was then called Decoration Day and was commemorated at Arlington National Cemetery by volunteers decorating the graves of more than 20,000 Confederate and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
No one can answer this question with proof, or even with a definitive verse from the Bible. However, there is biblical reasoning to support that angels are sent by God to accompany us on our transition from this world to Heaven. In addition, there are many accounts...
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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Let’s consider darkness and despair, depression and anxiety, aloneness, sadness and suffering. Many psalms speak profoundly about how such emotions disquiet the soul. But psalms also give calm and renewing hope. However, that’s not true of Psalm 88. From...
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Suffering comes down to two choices. Both are based on your perspective. Which one do you choose? Will it make you better or bitter? Read More Encouragement During COVID-19 33 Biblical Encouragements in COVID-19Is it True? “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The “vertical and the horizontal of the cross” is a way of defining justification and sanctification. It’s a way to explain our relationship with God and our relationship with man. It’s a way to differentiate between what God has done for us...
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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...
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This is a new version of the Doxology that we all know and love. Take two minutes to praise God…and be blessed. Read About Your Purpose in Life and God's Will for Your Life :What Is My Purpose In Life?101 Truths About Our Identity in ChristWhat does it mean to...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
[Video Below] When Jesus said, “With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer” (Luke 22:15), He was making reference to an evening meal during the week of Passover. He was not referring to the actual Feast of the Passover, or to the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Before answering why a ram was sacrificed, let’s lay some groundwork. The Bible is a book of progressive revelation. Beginning in Genesis 3, God began to reveal His plan of redemption that would come thousands of years later through a promised seed (Gen...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Originally St. Patrick’s Day was a Catholic holiday to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. But over the centuries St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a big party day—a day for parades, parties, drinking (often green beer), wearing green, and pinching people who don’t...
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What storm is troubling your life? Does it feel like a hurricane or a tidal wave overwhelming you, and even overtaking you completely? When life’s storms rage, there’s a calm to be found — and it’s hope in your heart. That Hope is Jesus. He...
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