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Seven Benefits of Knowing God

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 21, 2018

Psalm 103 is a psalm of remembering, written by King David. The psalm calls us, as God’s children, to remember who He is, what He has done and who we are in Jesus. The following is an excerpt from the book, “Why the Butterfly? A Book About Rightly...

How can I make Thanksgiving “Christian” when non-believers will be at my house?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 19, 2018

Thanksgiving is such a special holiday. We gather with family and friends for food, fellowship, and even some football (or a lot of football)! In every gathering, there can be believers (longtime or new, strong or weak) and non-believers. This causes challenges for...

Remembrance Equals Thanksgiving

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 23, 2017

Daily Devotions with Pastor Chuck Daily Bread Archive | Sign up for our resources Important Questions to Ask Yourself: We are in the season of Thanksgiving. But where is your thanks directed? What flows from your heart as you observe this particular national holiday? ...

With Open Hearts We Give Thanks

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 22, 2017

Christmas-themed GOT QUESTIONS? The Most Important Lesson for YOU in the Nativity Story? Misconceptions about the Journey to Bethlehem How did the Wise Men know to follow His star? What is the significance of the Three Kings' gifts? Who were the Three Wise Men? Fact...

To God Be The Glory! Sung in a Contemporary Worship Style

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 21, 2017

The words of an old hymn, combined with new words of inspiration and performed in a contemporary manner, so beautifully remind us... To Him, who alone deserves all praise, all honor, all recognition, and all "glory!" He and He alone deserves "the glory . . . forever...

Is America Still Worth Loving? Still Worth Our Thanksgiving? by Alex McFarland

by Alex McFarland | Nov 21, 2017

So, is America still worth loving? Is our country still worth saving? And, is it still worth thanking Almighty God for? The answer is an unequivocal YES! But with the endless controversy regarding NFL players (and others) who refuse to stand for our national...

Is Thanksgiving Day Biblical?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 19, 2017

Legend and history tell us that what we call Thanksgiving Day originated with the Pilgrims. Having landed near the site of modern Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod in November 1620, the Pilgrims established a colony and prepared to face a harsh winter. Sadly,...

Are You One of the Thankful People

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 14, 2017

Christmas-themed GOT QUESTIONS? The Most Important Lesson for YOU in the Nativity Story? Misconceptions about the Journey to Bethlehem How did the Wise Men know to follow His star? What is the significance of the Three Kings' gifts? Who were the Three Wise Men? Fact...

Absolutely Useless Turkey Trivia

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 14, 2017

Christmas-themed GOT QUESTIONS? The Most Important Lesson for YOU in the Nativity Story? Misconceptions about the Journey to Bethlehem How did the Wise Men know to follow His star? What is the significance of the Three Kings' gifts? Who were the Three Wise Men? Fact...

Give Thanks to the Lord

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 23, 2016

Watch this short video and reflect upon your year. Things don’t always go as we hope, but we always know that our God is near and Jesus is our hope of the promise to come. Eph 5:17, 19-20 …understand what the will of the Lord is…speaking to one...

How Full of Thanksgiving is Your Life?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 20, 2016

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 our lives and consider the choices we make that bring...

A Thanksgiving Lesson from a New York City Courtroom

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 19, 2015

Years ago, a judge in New York City gave a swift and profound verdict. In it was a lesson for the people in his courtroom and a lesson for our Thanksgiving Day celebration. Our Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. Most of us will celebrate the day with family...