The “Why” of a Tragedy?

If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. 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...

The Greatest? Muhammed Ali or Another?

If our resources have blessed you, please share them.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...

A Split-second Choice: Gorilla or Child?

By Heather Stauffer for Reasons for Hope* Jesus Memorial Day is a holiday set aside one day out of the year when we look back and reflect upon and honor those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. Over one million brave American military men and...

You Can’t Handle the Truth

If our resources have blessed you, please share them.By Wade Wacker, Reasons for Hope* Jesus This is one of the greatest lines in movie history, spoken by Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men.  In today’s world, oh, how true it is. Recently, a California State University...

Be aware of censorship in social media

If our resources have blessed you, please share them.Ann Reiner, a college intern, recently wrote an article addressing the need to protect free speech rights and sharing about the recent action taken by the National Religious Broadcaster.  She reported:  “Media...

“In God We Trust” will Remain on US Currency

If our resources have blessed you, please share them.By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus A law suit to remove “In God We Trust” from US currency has been dismissed by a US District Court judge.    Michael Newdow, a well-known atheist,  filed suit in March of this...

Equality vs. Freedom of Religion

If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. By Wade Wacker, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Religion in our country is taking on a different definition.  Our forefathers made it very clear that the United...

BSA — Bias based on sexual orientation?

If our resources have blessed you, please share them.By Wade Wacker, Reasons for Hope* Jesus On May 23rd leaders in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will vote to decide whether their membership standards should be changed to eliminate any bias based on sexual...

Jesus had to go…

If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. On January 15th, 2013 I shared with you the controversy over a painting of Jesus hanging in an Ohio middle school.  The article “Should I stay or should I...

Should I stay or should I go?

If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. A picture of Jesus hanging in a middle school hallway in Jackson, OH came under attack recently.  The painting has hung in the hallway of the school since...