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Who Were the Three Wise Men (Magi / Kings) ? Why Did Herod Fear Them?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

The Bible refers to the three wise men in the gospel of Matthew: Matthew 2:1-2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for...

What If You Had Been There When Jesus Was Born? Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Krueger’s Christmas

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

A Very Special Christmas What If You Had Been There When Jesus Was Born? Put yourself at the cradle and consider what your heart feels. Set your eyes on Jesus. Consider what it might have been like if you had been there that first Christmas morning. What might you...

Christmas Advent Candle 4 – PEACE: Pause to Find Peace

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Week Four of Advent is a Candle of Peace”Advent Candle” and “Piano’s Pause” Videos BelowWe light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and...

Christmas Advent Candle 3 – JOY: Jesus is Our Joy

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week Three of Advent is a Candle of Joy In case you missed it:Advent Candle 1 – HOPE:...

Christmas Advent Candle 2 – LOVE: Promise Reveals Love

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Video BelowWe light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace.Week Two of Advent is a Candle of LoveIf you missed week one, read and watch Advent...