by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 17, 2017
Follow Us Empress Eudoxia, a fifth century Roman Empress, had quite a dilemma. What to do with John Chrysostom? Chrysostom was a faithful man of God and he feared no earthly rulers. There’s quite an amazing story to tell, but before I do so, take a minute to...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 10, 2017
Follow Us We’ve all heard the saying, “the monkey on your back.” It refers to a very burdensome nuisance that one has to deal with or just endure. It can be things such as a boss who micromanages everything, a bad habit that’s difficult to overcome, or even an...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 3, 2017
Follow Us “Give Me A Hand.” — We’ve all heard that phrase. And I would venture to say that everyone uses that phrase at one time or another. “Give me a hand…” has two very common meanings. It can be a request to receive a helping hand (asking...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 20, 2017
Follow Us When days are difficult and times are tough, it can feel like the winds of November are beating down our doors. Where do we find shelter from the storms of life? Is there a refuge for the weary, a healing for the broken hearted, and a comfort for the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 6, 2017
Follow Us “Tomorrow,” he promised his conscience… Tomorrow is only a day away, but the real question is what will it bring? Will the sun come out tomorrow? That’s a question that will remind many of a popular song from the musical “Annie” in 1977, title...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 3, 2017
Follow Us 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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 14, 2017
Follow Us Cancer Hope: PC + PC = AG I’ll tell you what that equation means, but first I want to share an event that many people would consider NOT PC, not politically correct. However, anyone who belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ will find this totally PC, or...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 8, 2017
Follow Us Living a Christian life is a day by day commitment and exercise. And, it’s about vision — seeing and focusing the “eyes” of our understanding on Jesus (find more links to equip you to better “see Jesus” at end of article)....
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 24, 2017
Follow Us On January 20, 1981, in his inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan gave a message of American strength and spirit, concluding with the written words of a fallen war hero. Reagan’s moving speech introduced a young and obscure American private,...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 24, 2017
Follow Us Memorial Day: a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Traditionally observed on May 30, but now officially observed on the last Monday in May. Let us never forget, let us always remember, those who gave their lives in...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 18, 2017
Follow Us “In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God” (Psalm 62:7 – NKJV) This week Pastor Chuck wrote about an old hymn that so beautifully spoke of the refuge we have in Christ in times of trials, tribulation, pain, and...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 16, 2017
Follow Us I asked God to take away my pride, and God said “NO.” He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said “NO.” He said her spirit is whole, her body is only...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 27, 2017
Follow Us [Video Below] Jesus is the Soul-Saver John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 16, 2017
Follow Us Rejoicing with you at this special time of year, when we remember the life, death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, and the life, and the hope, we have in Him. Wishing you a Happy Easter from Reasons for Hope* Jesus If you have enjoyed our...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 15, 2017
Follow Us Three dark and despairing days… from the time of Jesus’ death until He appeared to those who loved Him. At the moment of His death, Jesus’ soul went into the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. Matthew 12:40 “For as...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 13, 2017
Follow Us [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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 9, 2017
Follow Us [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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 28, 2017
Follow Us The Lord is my light and my salvation . . . — Psalm 27:1 No truer words…Jesus is both Light and Salvation. And while His salvation is given to those who come to Him in faith, His light is not limited to those alone. The light of Jesus came into our...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 13, 2017
Follow Us 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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Mar 8, 2017
Follow Us The Beatles sang, “All you need is love.” And God pretty much says the same thing but not in so few words. The love of Jesus is extravagant love, beyond our comprehension. Ask yourself, does His love capture your heart, stir your soul, renew your...
