by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Feb 4, 2019
In Acts 13 we read about the apostle Paul standing up in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch and delivering a message to the Jews regarding Jesus the Christ. In the context of his historical teaching regarding Israel, Paul made a most interesting statement about King...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 31, 2019
The History of Groundhog Day February 2nd being designated as Groundhog Day is believed to have originated in Pennsylvania in the 18th -19th century. It is said to have derived from ancient European weather lore, much of which derived from ancient pagan festivals...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 10, 2019
[Downloadable PDF of the Salvation Bell below]The New Year has come and, for many, the memory of Christmas has already faded away. With each new day comes a fresh new hope for a year of joy and peace. A Word of CautionDon’t rush too quickly into the new year. Don’t...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 2, 2019
Thank you to all the faithful readers of the weekly Power of Hope column. This column has run weekly since 2012. We post and email this column every Friday and it is our hope that it equips and encourages you. Below are the top ten articles from 2018. Enjoy! In His...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jan 1, 2019
Matthew Henry wrote the following on January 1, 1713. He was 50 years old and died the next year. “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and all my affairs for the ensuing year, to the wise and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 26, 2018
Celebrating the new year is biblical, but how you celebrate might not be. The nation of Israel celebrated new year’s day every year, and they did so in the way that God prescribed. As we all know, many of today’s New Year’s Eve parties are far from...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 24, 2018
On Christmas Day we light the candle at the center of all the other candles. It is the CHRIST candle and it represents Jesus as the giver of HOPE, LOVE, JOY, and PEACE. Take a minute and watch this incredibly moving video of Love was Born. It will remind you of the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 10, 2018
A friend just lost his 19 month battle with pancreatic cancer. In sorrow and sadness, we remember that he just won the greatest victory of his life. He’s been crowned with the victor’s wreath having finished his race. He has received the promise that was given him on...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 1, 2018
Week Four of Advent is a Candle of Peace”Advent Candle” and “Piano’s Pause” Videos BelowWe light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 1, 2018
We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week Three of Advent is a Candle of Joy In case you missed it:Advent Candle 1 – HOPE:...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 1, 2018
Video BelowWe light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace.Week Two of Advent is a Candle of LoveIf you missed week one, read and watch Advent...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Dec 1, 2018
We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week One of Advent is a Candle of Hope In ancient times, God gave His people Israel hope by...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 28, 2018
The word advent means, a coming or arrival, especially of something or someone extremely important. In biblical terms, Advent is a season. It refers to the four weeks leading up to Christmas day, the day that we celebrate the arrival of our Lord when He came to...
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...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Nov 2, 2018
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 ************Reasons for Hope* Jesus is a non-profit, donor-supported ministry.PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING REASONS FOR HOPE*...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 23, 2018
In the real realm of things that are, our world as we know it now, and in a time that is yet to come, there exists in reality . . . “. . . a great, fiery red dragon” (Revelation 12:3 – NKJV) The apostle John goes on in Revelation, chapter 12, to...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 19, 2018
Martin Luther is well remembered as the Great Reformer who began The Reformation with his bold stand on salvation by grace alone. But there were others before him who just as boldly proclaimed God’s truths. Take a minute and learn about John Wycliffe, John Hus, and...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 11, 2018
Halloween carries a lot of baggage. It is a very popular day (and now a season) that has become a very lucrative, commercially successful part of our culture. What is unfortunate is that Christians have allowed themselves to be caught up in a lot of Halloween’s...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 5, 2018
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 smile more often. But long before there was another effort to put smiles...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 13, 2018
Won’t Get Fooled Again This “12 stone memorial” series of articles began with the catch-phrase “Don’t Get Stoned Again” as a wordplay on the song, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” (1971, The Who). It’s not likely anyone will get stoned, as was done in...
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