by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 10, 2018
Happy Birthday Israel — 70 Years Old Regathered into their homeland and established as an independent state, Jews from around the world celebrate the anniversary of the rebirth of their nation. On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the Executive Head of the World...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 13, 2018
After 1,878 years of dispersion from their homeland, in 1948, the Jews were regathered in the land that God promised to their forefathers. On May 14, 1948 (on the Gregorian calendar) David Ben-Gurion, the Executive Head of the World Zionist Organization and the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 2, 2017
November 2, 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, a British government public statement, issued during World War 1 that led to the 1922 British Mandate for Palestine. The mandate was issued by the League of Nations and gave Great Britain...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 26, 2017
Martin Luther is well remembered as the Great Reformer who began The Reformation with his bold stand on salvation by grace alone. But there were others before him who just as boldly proclaimed God’s truths. Take a minute and learn about John Wycliffe, John Hus, and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 17, 2017
The last day of this month marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Thesis to the door of the Catholic church in Wittenburg, Germany. This led to the Great Protestant Reformation and changed the face of Christendom forever. We’ll be sharing...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 13, 2017
Our friend EZ Zwayne, president of Living Waters Ministry (www.livingwaters.com), presents a thought-provoking spoken word message on the choice that is faced when an unexpected pregnancy occurs. Life or abortion? Take a minute and watch this. Be ready to tell...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 11, 2017
By Doug Stauffer Granted, this nation has a short attention span and an even shorter memory, but it is time to focus and remember. I have always been proud to be an American but I’m not proud of what I see happening to America. This country desperately needs to...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 6, 2017
When “Why?” Isn’t Answered When something terrible occurs — be it an accident, a death, a serious medical diagnosis, etc. — we are quick to ask, “why, God?” As Christians, we already know the answer, but often we still ask. So much of our pain and suffering is due...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 6, 2017
The 11th day of September always stirs our memories, turning them back to that terrible day in 2001 when Muslim terrorists, without warning, attacked specific areas of our country and killed thousands of innocent people. It is said that more people died in those...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 4, 2017
Another September. Another 9/11. Another time to pause and remember, lest we ever forget. Who was the first victim of terror on that day? We’ll tell you, but first let’s pause and remember all who lost their lives and pray for all who are missing loved...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 17, 2017
January 20, 2017 Prayer is Important Prayer changes things because the God to whom we pray is all-powerful and all-loving. Ask God to change the hearts of all Americans. Ask God to turn their eyes and to direct their desires to His will. Ask God to change our nation...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 12, 2017
January 22 is the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Decision On this anniversary, please pause and watch one or more of these short videos. They speak of the sanctity of life, and the need to protect babies in the womb. They remind us that… Pro-Life Matters...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 10, 2016
Another anniversary of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks has come and gone. It’s not uncommon for people to ask, “Where were you that day?” Most people remember it well. Was there not an EXPECTATION that MORE would happen? Our great nation, the United States America,...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 15, 2016
As children head back to school we invite you to take a minute and pray for them. Pray that God will draw them close and reveal Himself to them in mighty ways. Pray for their protection in a world that is growing more and more dangerous. Pray for their hearts to be...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 9, 2016
We’re all very busy with life and leisure. Add to it, finding time to watch the Summer Olympics and the hours of a day seem to be far too few. Therefore, this article isn’t long or in-depth. It’s simply some quotes from Olympians about their faith....
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 2, 2016
As the summer olympics begin on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, let’s pause to think about the history of the event, the purpose of the competition, the nature of the games and how we can make a “go-for-gold” difference in the outcome of these games. 120...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 18, 2016
It seems there are a great deal of folks in this country that are staking their future on the upcoming election. For many Christians the Republican party is the one of choice to best take our nation forward. This is largely due to the party’s platform being...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 17, 2016
I’ve been guilty of jumping to conclusions as to the “why” of a tragedy, haven’t you? I’ve thought often that I had the reason pegged for something tragic that occurred. As I look back on some of my assumptions I’ve often found them...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 16, 2016
On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, Americans awoke to the news of another attack of terror and hate. With mass murders in an Orlando nightclub, all Americans wept for those who died. And we all shudder, once again, with the knowledge that safety alludes us more and...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 14, 2016
From Matthew’s gospel we read, • “Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist . . .” (Matthew 11:11 – NASB) If you’ve missed the fact that boxing legend Mahammad Ali has...
