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Are debates worthwhile for sharing God’s truth?
In February of 2014, Ken Ham (Christian) and Bill Nye (Science Guy) held a debate at the Creation Museum in Kentucky that garnered national attention. Ken Ham stood on God's Word and His account of creation and Bill Nye disputed it. Are such debates an effective...
A Resolution with Guaranteed Results
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Did you set New Year’s resolutions? It’s five weeks into the New Year. Have you blown them already? New Year’s resolutions are really nothing more than goals to live a better life. They’re always intended improvements...
Alone, Yet Not Alone by Joni Eareckson Tada
“Alone Yet Not Alone” is a beautiful song of faith and trust in the ever-present help of Jesus.
Remembering those who went to be with the Lord in 2013
Every year Hollywood releases a list of prominent celebrities who have departed this earth. What prominent Christians went to be with the Lord in 2013?
What Is The Best Bible to Read?
There are many Bible translations. Which one is the best? What criteria should be considered in choosing a Bible for reading and for study?
Do you have the “joy of your Lord” now?
His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:21 Are you waiting for your reward in heaven? While it is true that we will receive...
What is eternal security/assurance of salvation? Can I lose salvation?
Can salvation be lost? Thats a scary thought. You need to have the answer to this question.
Another reason God came to dwell with man.
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus In our last Got Questions we answered, “How did Jesus become a man?” The question “why did Jesus become a man?” is correctly answered with God’s purpose and plan of redemption. God sent Jesus to accomplish His mission of...
How can you have a white Christmas without snow?
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus White is such a beautiful color. Or is it? Is it really a color, or is it the purity of not being tainted by a color. With paints, if you add just a smidgen of another color to white it takes on the hue of the color added....
How did Jesus become a man?
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS (Matthew 1:21) At this time of year many ask, “how did God become a man? What happened to make it possible for Jesus to be born of a woman?” The Bible doesn’t...
Christmas, abortion and Joseph, the forgotten man of Christmas
There’s a consensus among many Bible students that Jesus was not born on, or even around, December 25. It’s believed He was born in the month of….
When was Jesus born? September?
Was Jesus born in September like some believe? Does the Bible reveal this or support it in any way?
Remember the Wonder of Christmas
Excerpt from the book, Why the Butterfly? During this hectic holiday time, take a few minutes to pause and reflect on the magnitude of God’s mercy…
Is your heart clean? Psalm 51
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51 is often called “The Repenter’s Psalm.” In this psalm, King David pleads for forgiveness of his sin, knowing that his sin is first...
What is the Significance of the Temptations of Christ?
The temptations of Jesus are recorded in detail in Matthew 4 and Luke 4. The Bible tells that what took place was not by chance, but by the providential will of God. The book of Hebrews tells the reason why this took place…
Is there treasure in your house?
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Treasure can be thought of as anything that is considered to be precious or to have great value. We all must define what the treasures are in our lives, and how they affect our daily living. The Bible speaks a great deal about...
Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?
The 2 Samuel 21:19 verse seems to contradict the account in 1 Samuel 17 that tells it was David who killed Goliath. However, there are explanations that help to clarify this. First, we begin with an understanding that the Bible is the...
Where is your glory?
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Galatians 6:14) The cross was a victory!!! Our sins have been nailed to His cross and...
Your thoughts about “should Christians celebrate Halloween?”
We asked. You responded. And now we share what you had to say. Read through the responses we received on Facebook and in emails. Be sure to read to the end. The last response contains 16 reasons why we should celebrate Halloween. YOUR RESPONSES from Facebook and...
What makes you cry?
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Luke 19:41-42 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. Do we see “the...
Prepare to Die!
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus "It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment!" Hebrews 9:27 This is a somber thought. Life moves quickly and none of us know the moment when we will take our last breath and step into eternity....
Do I need to be baptized like Jesus was baptized?
Question Jesus was baptized by john by being fully immersed under water. Do we need to do that and be baptized as He was? Answer As we address this, remember that the question asks, do we NEED to be baptized like Jesus was baptized. First, let’s consider the possible...
Three Groans
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Do you feel pain that causes you to groan? No surprise! Creation Groans Romans 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. We Groan Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we also...
Do you find contentment in the Lord?
Contentment is found in the Lord Jesus Christ. Read this short devotion and be encouraged.
The Blood Curse of Jeconiah
The blood curse of Jeconiah could have disqualified Jesus as Messiah. But it did not. Know how to answer skeptics on this.
Jesus said, “I never knew you. Depart from me.” Why?
Why would Jesus say to someone, “I never knew you,” when they claimed to have done miracles in His name? Should Christians fear hearing these words? A difficult passage explained…
Revelation 22:17 Who is the bride? When is this?
Who is the bride in Revelation 22:17? How should we understand this passage?
Who’s the 12th apostle in Rev 21:14?
Revelation 21:14 tells of twelve names of the twelve apostles upon the foundations of New Jerusalem. It can’t include Judas? So who is the 12th apostle?
Is a tattoo a poor testimony…?
What does a tattoo say? Is not having a tattoo a good testimony?
Was Jesus a sacrifice to Satan?
Was Jesus a human sacrifice TO Satan, to free you from Satan’s power so God can save you? Let’s consider what the Bible says.
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