by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 27, 2018
Last week we focused on the concept of time. Israel’s 70th Birthday (70 Years As A Nation & the Significance for Christians) Prophesy of the Last Generation (Is God Fulfilling All Things? The Parable of the Fig Tree (Matt 24) and Israel’s 70th Birthday) How we...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 19, 2018
We all want to do that which is “profitable,” right? But in the day in which we live there are many things that compete for our attention. There is much to chase after. The things that capture our eyes, our thoughts, and sometimes even our hearts, include: ...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 5, 2018
I recently saw the movie, “I Can Only Imagine.” I encourage all Christians to see this movie at the theater. Don’t wait for the DVD, see it now! It’s amazing and powerful on the silver screen. The story will encourage you with grace and inspire you with hope. The...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 30, 2018
We ask that you pause and reflect on what happened so many years ago. Take a minute now to remember the prophecy that foretold of the crucifixion of Jesus and the Scripture that proclaimed it’s fulfillment. Three dark and despairing days… from the time...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 28, 2018
(VIDEO BELOW) All too often we rush through life without stopping to remember and reflect on the really important things. The day Jesus was crucified is sometimes thought of as a dark and sad day, and it was such a day for those who witnessed it. But we can also...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 28, 2018
[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 | Mar 23, 2018
[VIDEO BELOW] When our loved ones return home we are always glad to see them. However, the extent of our joy is usually in direct correlation to how long they have been away—a few hours, a day, many days, a year…or longer. The longer we wait for someone to...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 22, 2018
The Bible says in Eph 3:21, “to [God] be glory in the church.” It is our highest calling, our very purpose, to glorify God: 1 Cor 10:31 Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. The main verb in this verse is “do.” It...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 15, 2018
[Videos Below] Saint Patrick’s Day has become a BIG party day—a day for parades and celebrations. It’s a day of eating Irish food and drinking green beer and Irish Whisky. It’s a day of wearing green. . . and pinching those who don’t. But this is not what...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 3, 2018
Confidence and hope increases when we learn and remember who we are in Christ. Throughout the New Testament we are given reminders of what God has done for us and the precious promises of what it means to belong to Jesus. Our identity is found in Jesus. Read the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Feb 21, 2018
Billy Graham fought a good fight. He has finished his course. And he always kept the faith. Thank You, God, for the ministry of Billy Graham. (1918-2018) “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord … that they may rest from their labors, and their works...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 31, 2018
It’s no surprise that “What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship took home a Grammy award at the 60th Annual Grammy awards on January 28th, 2018. I venture to say that the song is everyone’s favorite Christian song from 2017. The lyrics...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 25, 2018
I first heard the song “One Pure and Holy Passion” in 2001. ¹ The words to the song are moving and inspiring; and they have been hidden in my heart for many years. I often recall the words as a reminder of the Person I want to follow, the Person I want to be the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 16, 2018
The Most Dangerous Place to Live in the United States? In the womb of a mother. Abortion must be stopped. January 22, 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the law that was passed making abortion legal in the United States. In our country alone, more than...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 1, 2018
Thank you to all the faithful readers of the weekly Power of Hope column. We post and email this column on Fridays and it is our hope that it is an encouragement to you. Below are the top ten articles from. Enjoy! In His Service and for His glory, Shari Abbott,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 27, 2017
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 that which has passed and we look forward with anticipation of that which is...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 8, 2017
Let us never take for granted the cost of freedom. The price must be paid by someone. We are quick to remember that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins to secure our liberty in Him, but are we just as quick to remember all the brave men and women who have served our...
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 Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 1, 2017
October 31st, 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the Great Reformation. Read more about the historical event and the movement that changed the face of Christendom forever. The Great Reformation What are the Five Solas? A Great Christian Song for Halloween The Most...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 29, 2017
History has shown that men often alter biblical doctrine to better fit with their own beliefs and traditions (eg. Mk 7) The Reformation was a movement to correct that. Men of the Scriptures, against great opposition and the threat of death, set about reforming the...
