by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them.By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus As 2015 draws to a close, I’ve been thinking of some of the highlights (the “yeas”) and some of the “lowlights” (the “nays”) of the...
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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 doesn’t come...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. This is the third in a series addressing misconceptions found in nativity narratives and most nativity scenes. The first week addressed Misconceptions About Mary and Joseph’s Journey to Bethlehem and the second...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. 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...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We’re looking at common misconceptions found in nativity narratives and most nativity scenes. Last week gave biblical answers for three Misconceptions About Mary and Joseph’s Journey to Bethlehem and their arrival...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Preparation Produces Hope As the hectic hustle and bustle of the holidays is now underway, take some time every day to reflect on the importance of this time of waiting and preparation. In a time when our world...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Many have already set up their nativity scenes on mantles, tables or under the tree. Nativity scenes are beautiful. They cause us to wonder and consider what it might have been like so many years ago on the night...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them.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...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Isaiah 45:7 (KJV) “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” It couldn’t be clearer. God told Isaiah that He creates evil. And what about...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them.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...