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Temptation
Watch a short video that speaks of challenges when confronted with temptation and then read what the Bible tells us.
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
Who Is My Kith and Kin?
Kith and Kin? What does that mean? (And, it’s not “kissing cousins.”)
See Jesus on every page of the Bible!
Do you see Jesus on every page of the Bible? He’s there! Here’s a list of more than 200 “sightings” of Jesus.
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...
“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?
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?
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,...
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...
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...
Alone at Christmas? Feeling lonely?
Are you alone at Christmas. Or feeling lonely? What can you do?
His Sufficient Grace, by Shari Abbott
The grace that Christ has given me is sufficient for every day. A poem of hope for strength in the journey and joy in Jesus.
What is Sweeter Than Halloween Candy?
There’s something much sweeter than the candy of Halloween. Don’t miss the other, more significant, meaning of this day.
Confident Faith to FEAR NOT
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus We all fear. It’s an emotion that grabs and grips us with a hold that is strong and controlling. Fear rises up in us when we find ourselves in dangerous situations, when we experience pain, evil, lack of control, persecution,...
Be Careful With Your Eyes What You see!
The eyes are a gate to the mind. What do we need to know about protecting them?
Is the Monkey at Your Gate?
Do you have a monkey at your gate to guard what goes in and out? What’s the lesson here about the ear, eye, and mouth gates?
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?”...
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?