by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Will God bless a nation that makes laws in opposition to His truths? Will He overlook our nation’s failure to stop abortion and redefining marriage? Are our leaders doing what is right in their own eyes? Has America fallen from God’s grace? Has God removed His...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
World Smile Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in October. Before we suggest how you can celebrate World Smile Day, let’s learn a little about the origins of this day. Since 1999, World Smile Day has been recognized as a day to encourage people to...
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Watch as John Wayne presents 24 reasons why we should love our country. Always remember the grace God has given to our country and the true reason for our HOPE — Jesus! About John Wayne: John Wayne (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979) was a 20th century American...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Let’s consider darkness and despair, depression and anxiety, aloneness, sadness and suffering. Many psalms speak profoundly about how such emotions disquiet the soul. But psalms also give calm and renewing hope. However, that’s not true of Psalm 88. From...
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A most beautiful song, The Prayer seeks light and hope and lifts praise to the One who gives all good things to His children. Read About Your Purpose in Life and God's Will for Your Life :What Is My Purpose In Life?101 Truths About Our Identity in ChristWhat does it...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
[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
Originally St. Patrick’s Day was a Catholic holiday to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. But over the centuries St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a big party day—a day for parades, parties, drinking (often green beer), wearing green, and pinching people who don’t...
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What storm is troubling your life? Does it feel like a hurricane or a tidal wave overwhelming you, and even overtaking you completely? When life’s storms rage, there’s a calm to be found — and it’s hope in your heart. That Hope is Jesus. He...
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Video by Reasons for Hope* Jesus. Words and Music by Mercy Me. My God CAN, my God WILL… but if not … Read: But If Not …the Faith of Three Subscribe to Receive Articles If you do NOT know Jesus, click here NOW!### Jesus is the Reason this Ministry Exists Our...
by Don Johnston, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
God’s Word says in 2 Cor 5:17, “Therefore IF anyone is in Christ, he IS a NEW creation, old things have passed away, behold all things have become NEW.” This means that Christians will undergo a complete transformation…they will be CHANGED! This transformation is a...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
I met a lovely woman at a memorial service recently who wrote the poem below. It was featured on the back of the service program and was read during the service. The author of the poem, Mary Feie, later shared with me that she wrote it when her father-in-law was...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Super Bowl Sunday scores big in many ways. First, there’s the big game. It’s the number 1 watched American television broadcast of the year and the number 1 watched sporting event in the world. Super Bowl Sunday also holds a second-place score in another “event.” ...
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On Christmas morning we bow before the cradle. When we do so, we set our eyes on Jesus. May we always remember to look to Him for wisdom in all things and to seek Him for guidance in every situation. Let us also remember the “great cloud of witnesses”...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
This weekend is set aside as a time for rest from our labors. The holiday is defined as “a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Fifty years ago, two men walked on the moon. The year was 1969 and we were a nation at war, a nation in great transition. The average annual income was $8,550.00. The average monthly rent was $135.00 and the average cost of a new house was $15,550.00. The average...
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Sung by Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones who are both Christians. Perhaps they thought of the significance of “A Place in the SON” as they sang. This is a fun song with words that remind us of our Blessed Hope! About Lent What is Lent? Should I Give Up...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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
[Watch the Video “Whatever It Takes” below.] As we celebrate Easter weekend, we remember that Saturday was a day of darkness for the disciples. Jesus was gone and they were alone. With Easter preparations, take time to remember the darkness of another...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
As I wrote this article about broken relationships and God’s command for reconciliation, a song kept running through my mind (watch the song video below). Perhaps the words of the song are already playing in your thoughts. Maybe you haven’t guessed what...
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While this song is a show tune, and not all the lyrics inspire us, the name of the song reminds us that times when loved ones leave us. Death is certain for all, and yet for Christians, it is not the end. It is “as if we never say goodbye” because those...
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