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The best eulogy to remember a father!

Many of us don’t have our fathers with us on Father’s Day. We are either separated by distance or by death. Read this eulogy about a great father and Father

Where did the sin of Lucifer come from?

Where did Lucifer’s sin originate? How can we understand his rebellion in Heaven, if Heaven is without sin?

Who Is My Kith and Kin?

Kith and Kin? What does that mean? (And, it’s not “kissing cousins.”)

Is Purgatory a Real Place?

What does the Bible tell us about Purgatory? Is it a real place where Christians might go?

Forget Not…Three Remembrances on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who died serving their country in military service. It began after the American Civil War to honor Union and Confederate soldiers who had died, and by the twentieth century, the day had come to honor all fallen servicemen...

Why didn’t God answer my prayers and heal my loved one?

What’s the answer to this? We pray for healing, but God doesn’t always heal. He said we can ask anything in His name. How should we understand this?

Is It a Sin to Be Fat?

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. What does the Bible say about weight? Is it a sin to be fat? And what about gluttony?

“Brass tacks” & Michael Jordan

There’s a quote by Michael Jordan that reminds us about being serious in our commissioned work. What can we learn from the basketball superstar?

Why Should I Witness?

What about evangelism? Is it important to witness to people? Three Reasons to share your faith and witness.

The Boldness of a Child of God

The boldness of a child of God is seen in preaching the gospel in a kind way. It is courage & confidence to share the Word of God.

Who is Sweet Jacob?

Sweet Jacob is the description used in a recent interpretation of Genesis 27. How can people read the same passage and come up with two very different interpretations?

1 John 1:9 What is the Christian “Bar of Soap?”

Why must we continue to confess sin if we are already forgiven by Jesus? What did John mean in 1 John 1:9?

Who said…”God is a symbol of myth-making?”

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus This story broke four days before Palm Sunday. I was appalled by the statements made and I wanted to share them with you. However, I did not want to darken the remembrance of Jesus’ last week on earth with such dishonoring...

Is there a contradiction in Acts 8:12-17? (Simon the Sorcerer)

Is there a contradiction in Acts 8:12-17 about salvation doctrine? What about Simon the Sorcerer? How should we understand this passage?

Easter Videos

Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday Hope of Easter Preparing the Way What If We Skipped Easter? Three Days Later Easter Prophesies Remember, Repent, Return Prepare for Lent Prepare Your Heart for Easter Save Us, We Pray More articles about the season of Lent, Holy...

Suicide Article Response-A Testimony of Faith

A Testimony from Heaven; A Legacy of Hope Below is a testimony we received in response to my recent suicide article titled, Is Suicide an Unforgivable Sin? that was featured in last week’s Got Questions? column. A mother wrote to tell us of her son’s tragic death,...

What about magic, witches and fairies in children’s books and movies?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Q. I am the mother of 2 young children and I find that everywhere I turn, they are being inundated with magic, witches, fairies, etc., even in otherwise innocent children's stories. I know the Bible is very clear that we...

What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol?

This question is asked often. Is it okay to drink in moderation? We first answered it in September of 2014, but have addressed it several times since then. Find out: what does the Bible say about alcohol?

Is SUICIDE an Unforgivable Sin?

Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Where is comfort in such a tragedy? God’s Word offers ways to cope when a loved one has taken their own life.

Old Fashioned trumps Fifty Shades of Grey

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus On February 12th I wrote an article calling your attention to the two movies that were being released for Valentine’s Day Weekend — Fifty Shades of Grey, a totally anti-biblical message of lust and sexual sin, and Old...

Can Jews go to Heaven without knowing Jesus?

Can Jews go to Heaven because of faith in the God of Abraham? As Christians, do we need to tell Jews about Jesus? What does the Bible tell us?

What is glory?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Q. We read about the glory of God and also that one day we will go to glory. How much do we know about “glory?” The question, "what is glory?" can be simply answered in one word—more accurately, with one name...Jesus! Jesus...

Iwo Jima, Moses and US

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus February 19, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima—one of the bloodiest battles during World War II. The battle began on February 19 and ended when American forces captured the Island on...

Fifty Shades of Grey? A Christian Alternative

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus The movie, "Fifty Shades of Grey," based on the book by the same title, releases this weekend. While I know very little about the book, I know enough to say, it is not appropriate reading for any Christian and therefore the...