by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. (Watch Video Below) Do you give something up for Lent?  If so, do you give up something that you really desire, and going without it is difficult? Or are you like many Christians who don’t observe Lent in...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Many have read the book, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.  It outlines five ways to express and experience love, including acts of service, words of affirmation, gift-giving, physical touch, and quality...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them.  Life is often like a puzzle.  Getting started isn't easy and sometimes it's difficult to see how the pieces fit together.  Take a few minutes to do a Bible Word Search puzzle. Read the Bible verses and fill in...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. What is apologetics?  Let’s start with what it is not. Many are not familiar with the word “apologetics,” and some wonder if it has anything to do with apologizing.  It’s really quite the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The answer is “yes!” and “no!”  Let me explain. It must be understood that Jesus’ death and resurrection each had their own specific work to accomplish. And each brought about a...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. 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 any person’s life is the saving grace of...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them.  Watch the video clip below or Tullian’s entire message here. We share with you a comment from Fred who viewed this on YouTube: “This is a great reminder of the purpose of our trials. One of the best lessons...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. “Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!” Luke 21:28 We are entering a new year. We shall have new toils, new trials, new temptations, and new troubles. Therefore, in...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Scroll Down For The Video & to Read the Full Poem We stand at the gate of the year.  A new year is dawning, and it’s time to say goodbye to the old.  We look back with nostalgia for what has passed, and we look...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. by Pastor Wayne Edwards, Heritage Baptist Church “And she will bring forth a son, and you shall call His name JESUS for He will shall save His people from their sins.”  Matthew 1:21 The fact that a baby boy was...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Don’t Miss the Video at the End of the Article! We’ve covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” Then we answered, “HOW Did They Know?” and “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” Finally, we’ll address “WHAT is...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Jesus is the Reason this Ministry Exists We thank all who have supported this ministry, helping us to reach millions worldwide. Your generosity is both a blessing and an encouragement to us at Reasons for Hope*...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. How did the Wise Men know?  The Wise Men/Magi were educated and notable men who studied the stars and apparently knew the prophecies well. (Read  Who Were the Three Wise Men? Why Did Herod Fear Them?).  It is...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The Bible refers to the three wise men in the gospel of Matthew: Matthew 2:1-2  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Video Below We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week Two of Advent is a...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The word “advent” comes from the Latin word “advenio,” meaning “coming” or “arrival” of a notable person, thing, or event.  The ancient Christian church celebrated Advent as the beginning of the new...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. A donation of any amount is greatly needed and appreciated. On October 3, 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation designating Thursday, November 26th as a national day of thanks. In his...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week One of Advent is a Candle of Hope  ...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. On October 3, 1789, President George Washington designated Thursday, November 26th of that year to be a national day of thanks. He proclaimed: “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Scroll Down for the Video Thanksgiving is approaching fast.  Especially at this time of year, we pause to think about our lives.  We consider all that we have to be thankful for.  It’s a good time to examine...