My greatest enemy is…ME!

If our resources have blessed you, please share them.  By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Paul speaks very clearly in Galatians 5 about our battle against the enemy within…ourselves.  All too often we look to others, or even demonic spiritual forces, to be the...

Does God Love the Lost?

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. I have also entered into a debate on this with a friend.  It’s sad that some would say, God doesn’t love the lost, for the Bible teaches that God loves all of His creation…and especially man who was created...

A Three-way Run

If our resources have blessed you, please share them.Run From — Run To — Run For Paul speaks clearly about the race we run.  It’s a race that is run on a path of sanctification—a path that leads to growing in holiness in Christ (Ephesians 4:15) and being conformed to...

Romans 8:28 For my good? Really?

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. When things don’t appear to be working together for good, how can we believe that they are? In the face of trials and tribulation, we all know that it’s difficult to stand strong.  Faith can falter and fear can...

The Lord is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. “He is not here; for He is risen…” (Matthew 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6) “The Lord is risen indeed” (Luke 24:34) The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore...

Walk with Jesus Through Holy Week

If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Walk with Jesus as He journeys to the cross.  Beginning on Palm Sunday, God’s plan of redemption began to unfold.  When Jesus rode into Jerusalem He started the journey to the cross, the grave, resurrection...