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What do Zelophehad’s Daughters have to do with Christmas?

Five women, daughters of Zelophehad, have a direct bearing on our understanding of Jesus’ coming as the Son of Man and King of Israel.

Preparation Produces Hope: Get Prepared!

How can you keep Christmas Christ-centered? Find Him every day. 200 glimpses of Jesus! Read the list and find out if you “see” Him.

Misconceptions About Christmas: the Journey to Bethlehem

There are many misconceptions about Christmas surrounding the birth of Jesus. What does the Bible tell about the journey to Bethlehem for Joseph and Mary?

Prophesy Reveals Hope

Everything God does is according to His plan and purpose. Prophecy gives hope.

Did Jesus Descend into Hell?

The Apostle’s Creed says Jesus descended into Hell. It that true? Or does “hell” means the grave? How can we understand these words? Did Jesus go to Hell?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus What is reason? Reason is a faculty of the mind that enables us to make sense of things. In reasoning, we use knowledge and logic to come to understand and form conclusions about our lives and the world in which we live....

Does God create evil as Isaiah 45:7 says?

Isaiah 45:7 says “I [God] create evil.” It couldn’t be clearer. So how do we explain this since we know God made all things good?

40 Years Ago: A Lesson from the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus 29 perished in Gitche Gumee If you know Native American/Indian history or lore, you probably know the meaning of Gitche Gumee. You might even recall the first two lines of the well-known poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,...

Are We the Bride of Christ Now? Or in the Future?

Why are we called the Bride of Christ now when the Bible says the marriage takes place in Heaven? What does it mean to be the “Bride of Christ.”

A Great Christian Song for Halloween

What songs are you singing this Halloween? Songs about ghouls, ghosts and goblins? There is an alternative song for Halloween. Listen to this song.

Is there an error in Genesis 2:17 because Adam & Eve did not physically die?

Gen 2:17 “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Atheists claim this is an error in the Bible because Adam and Eve didn’t physically die when they ate the forbidden fruit. ...

No Thorns on the Rose in the Garden of Eden?

Did the rose have thorns on it in the Garden of Eden? What can we learn from the beautiful rose with a thorny stem?

Are the Jews still the chosen people of God?

Are the Jews of today still the chosen people of God? Why do people say they are when they don’t believe in Jesus? What does it mean to be chosen of God?

Is There a Remez (hidden message) in Revelation 7? Why is Dan Missing?

Is there a reason Dan is omitted from Rev 7? Is there also a hidden message in the list of tribes in Revelation 7? What can we learn from those named?

Is repentance a requirement for salvation?

Is repentance part of salvation? Or is repentance a work? Is repentance for the Jews only? How should we understand repentance today?

iSad….There’s No App for That

iSad can’t be fixed with an App. Depression, anxiety & stress are on the rise. The answer can’t be found on screens of this world. What to do? How to cope?

Application in ConversaTION

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus All Christians need to be familiar with core biblical teachings. Fun with Shuns is a quick, easy and fun way to learn biblical doctrines, or reinforce those that you already know. You can’t live and share your Christian...

How should I witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Christians must be prepared to witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses. They need to hear the biblical truths the Bible teaches, which their religion denies.

What to think this 9/11?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus It’s been 14 years since the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Today we ask that you take a moment to remember those who perished and those whose lives were forever changed. Reflect also on the condition of our country...

What’s the most amazing proclamation of the gospel in nature? The Buttefly!

The lifecycle of a butterfly, from egg to adult butterfly, is a proclamation of God as Creator. Understand this lifecycle and use it to refute evolution.

Labor to Balance

What important labor should Christians focus on? Labor isn’t just about the works of our hands, it’s also about the “works” of our hearts…

What evidence is there that proves God as Creator? A Butterfly!

Everything in creation reflects the hand of God as Creator, but what is the best proof? What “whispers” His name in a way that nothing else does?

Are you groaning tonight?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus We live in troubling times. Everyday we hear of senseless murders in our cities of our nation, in other counties, and even in the wombs of mothers who believe the lie that the baby they carry is not a human life. We hear of...