Power of Hope

Obituary: The Death of Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense. No one knows his age since his birth records were lost in bureaucratic red tape…

If This Doesn’t Make You Smile, Nothing Will

Children are precious in the eyes of the Lord and they are a gift of God given to us (Psalm 127:3). I’m going to share a story, guaranteed to make you smile, but first let’s remember that we all have a responsibility…

“To the Moon and Back”

Perhaps you have noticed the phrase, “to the moon and back,” being used a lot. What does it mean? There’s a significant meaning to it you might not know.

Red Blood, Red Bible and Reds Baseball?

What’s the connection between these three? It’s more than the color red. It’s more than the letter B. Baseball fans and Bible fans find out.

The Gospel of Mark Comes Alive with Actor Max McLean

In a theatrical reading of Mark, Max McLean inspires people with God’s Word. Watch & enjoy this fast-paced, action-packed book about Jesus’ ministering work.

CS Lewis Proclaimed There Is No Other Way

In one of his Narnia books, CS Lewis gave a perfect illustration of the gospel message of salvation in Christ alone.

7 Things All Christians Must Remember

The Church is growing weak. Has the church forgotten its first love? What are the 7 things that every Christian must know and remember? Learn the seven keys to a healthy faith and a healthy Church.

But If Not …the Faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3)

Do you have the faith of three young boys who proclaimed, but if not? What did they mean by that? This is one of the greatest demonstrations of faith in God.

God’s Prescription for Mother’s Day

God has a prescription for Mother’s Day. How should we celebrate the special woman we call mother? Read how to do so… God’s way.

Three Sure Signs of Spring

BIRDS ARE CHIRPING By [the waters] the birds of the heavens have their home; They sing among the branches. (Psalm 104:12) All of creation sings of the Lord and the melodic springtime sound of birds chirping brings forth a rejoicing in our hearts and songs of...

The Names of Jehovah hidden in Psalm 23! This will surprise you!

Psalm 23 presents 11 of the names of Jehovah in a way that you might never have seen. Take a minute to enjoy this beautiful psalm and find the names of God.

Following the Good, Great, and Chief Shepherd (Psalm 22, 23, 24)

We know that our Good, Great & Chief Shepherd is Jesus. There are 3 Psalms that reveal this. See the prophecy of the psalms and the significance for you….

Peter and the wolf?

The apostle Peter’s first letter reflects an important lesson that he learned directly from the risen Lord. Read now….

The Totem of Salvation

This totem is a magnificent, 38′ high, stone sculpture. View the images of each stone and be inspired by the message of The Totem of Salvation.

Terrorism Crimes Escalated in 2015 and the Media Doesn’t Have a Clue

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus As the year closed, the Justice Department released a report stating that terrorism charges and related crimes reached an all-time high in 2015. The report stated that a least 60 individuals were charged with...

Tears & Cheers: Three Nays and Three Yeas

2015 in Review. Three things to cheer about. Three things that brought tears.

Peace Delivers Hope to a World in Sin

As we get closer and closer to the day in which we celebrate the birth of Jesus, take a minute to remember what you have been given. When Jesus saved us He gave us peace with God.Peace with God vs. the Peace of GodPeace with God is an objective peace. It...

Promise Ignites Hope

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus As we enter into week three of Advent, the festive and the busy activities of the season increase. And, sadly, they begin to capture our thoughts, our time and even our hearts. Take a minute to pause and think on the truly...

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.

Prophesy Reveals Hope

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

A Thanksgiving Lesson from a New York Courtroom & Mayor Laguardia

Years ago a judge in New York City gave a swift and profound verdict. It was also a lesson for Thanksgiving.

Reasons to Reason

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....

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,...

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.

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?

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...

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.