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Should we celebrate Jesus’ birthday in September?

There’s a lot of evidence that Jesus was not likely born in December and was probably born in September. Should we celebrate in the fall, instead of December 25th?

The Silence of the Lambs…in America

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Christians are being slaughtered for their faith in the Middle East. They have not been silent about their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The questions have been raised, “why is the world silent” and “what can be done?”...

Why does the Catholic church pray to “saints,” if Jesus is the only one who can answer prayers?

Is it okay to pray to saints? What does the Bible say about this?

Go and Do, Get it Done…There’s a Better Way!

Explore the meaning behind ‘It is finished’ and how it reflects the Good Shepherd’s love and guidance for His flock.

The Most Important Five Points for All Christians

There are “Five Points” that all Christians should know. What are they?

What Is Election?

Election is a term for a doctrine (teaching) of salvation. The term is found only in the New Testament, but the doctrine is exemplified throughout the Bible.

Are you keeping a scorecard?

Daily we evaluate our lives, reviewing what we’ve thought, said and done. We consider the good things and the bad...and we should! It’s absolutely necessary to reflect upon our thoughts, words and actions so we can repent of those that do not...

What is a Hebrews 12 Father?

Hebrews 11 is all about our “fathers in the faith.” It speaks of Old Testament saints who trusted God and demonstrated it by their words and actions and serve as great examples to us of steadfast faith. Hebrews 12 speaks of another Father and gives...

Reasons for Hope in Sorrow and Despair?

In the midst of troubling times and downcast feelings, how do we find real hope? Are there reasons for hope in sorrow and despair?

How Can You Be a Romans 12 Christian?

Romans 12 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. It speaks about our response to the great gift of salvation we have received and how we are to live our lives in the joy of our salvation. In Christ, we have been given everything we need, so we are free to give...

Is Hell a real place?

Is Hell a real place? In our times, there is both denial and confusion about the place we call Hell. What does the Bible tell us?

God, Country & Lady Liberty

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Is the Bible a Love Letter to Me?

Is the Bible a love letter to me? The answer is, yes and no. The Bible contains God’s spoken word, written for all people at all times. There is a message to each of us, on every page of the Bible, and it is given for learning, conviction, correction and...

“My Right Hand Man” Who Said That?

The book, “Who Said That?” reveals the biblical origins of many sayings used in everyday conversation.

Are blood transfusions OK for Christians?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus It must be noted that the Old Testament prohibition about blood is a dietary restriction. It is about ingesting blood by mouth. It is not about a medical procedure in which blood is transfused (for medical treatment)...

Where should I start reading the Bible?

It’s important for a new or young-in-the-faith believer to build a firm foundation of faith in Christ. The Bible is spiritual food necessary for growth. For new, young, or mature Christians, we can never exhaust the riches that the Bible has to offer and it should be...

Do Our Words Matter?

Are words of no consequence? Do our words matter? What does Jesus say about our words? Are we too quickly dismissing the importance of our spoken language?

What does the Bible say about drugs?

What about Christians who use drugs? How does it affect their spiritual relationship with Jesus?

Jesus wept. Why? And…it’s not the shortest verse in the Bible!

Why did Jesus cry at the death of Lazarus? He knew He would raise Lazarus from death. Plus…Jesus Wept is not the shortest verse in the Bible.

“Hold Your Tongue!” Who Said That?

The book, “Who Said That?” reveals the biblical origins of many sayings used in everyday conversation.

“Eat, Drink and Be Merry” Who Said That? (and don’t guess Dave Matthews)

The book, “Who said that? Common Everyday Sayings” reveals the origins of many sayings used in everyday conversation. Find out the origin of “Eat, Drink and Be Merry”

Is there a nomad, prodigal or exile in your life?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus David Kinnaman, in his book You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church and Rethinking Faith labeled the current generation as nomads, prodigals and exiles. Nomads are those who at one time were involved with a...

Is church membership necessary?

Church membership has changed greatly over the years, but the importance of Christian fellowship has not. What is one to do when a church meets some needs but not all?

“By the Skin of My Teeth!” Who Said That?

The book, “Who said that? Common Everyday Sayings” reveals the origins of many sayings used in everyday conversation. Find out the origin of “By the Skin of My Teeth!”

My greatest enemy is…ME!

Paul speaks very clearly in Galatians 5 about our battle against the enemy within…ourselves. All too often we look…

Hope! What is it good for? Absolutely…

War, huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Remember those lyrics? They’re from the 1969 protest song?

How can you convince Christians that they have eternal security?

What is our assurance that our salvation cannot be lost? What makes our salvation eternal?

Does God Love the Lost?

It’s sad that some would say, God doesn’t love the lost. The Bible tells that God loves all of His creation, especially man who was created in His image.

Jesus didn’t take away your brain. Get Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Get Wisdom: Principles from Proverbs I just returned from three days at The Cove, the Billy Graham Evangelist Association’s training center in Asheville, NC. What a wonderful three days of studying the Bible and learning from...

Is Heaven for Real? How can we know what heaven is like?

This question is so timely. Many books have been published presenting stories of people who claim to have died, gone to Heaven, and come back to tell about it. We must question whether the stories are true and if the accounts of what they saw and heard are...