Christmas is certainly a special time of the year. It is a time to gather together with family and friends and to once again celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let’s remember this – the Prophet Micah predicted where Jesus would be born, Micah 5:2 –...
The Bible says that the Holy Spirit is our teacher and will bring to our minds the things He wants us to know and also to remember. Jesus said in John 14:26 – “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach...
I was at a local store a few weeks back and, as I was placing my order, the store clerk asked me my name. I told her Chris Hodges and she smiled and asked me if I was on the radio. I told her I was and she said she...
The Bible clearly teaches that the kindness of God brings men, women, boys, and girls to repentance. Romans 2:4 – “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?” Read Full Story!
My friends, I believe that Jesus is coming soon. Amen! As I see the state of our nation, it confirms in my heart what God has called us to: Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with every person, Encouraging spiritual growth in every believer, By the power of the Holy...
Think about this. If you knew for certain you only had 6 months to live, what would you do during that 6 months? Ephesians 5:15 – 17 – “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days...
For the Christian, this is not our home. Heaven is our real and eternal home. A man and his son were riding home one day from the cemetery where they had buried a loved one. The little boy was looking out of the window and thinking. Finally his father asked...
My friends, I have learned through many years of ministry now that the aching of the child of God in this present age can be summed up with these words, “Oh God, I must know something I don’t know!” My friend, this is the heart cry for personal revival… Read...
Sometimes life can seem unbearable. Not only are there uncertain times in our personal lives, but also in our nation. What are we to do during these times of uncertainty? We have to discern what God may be up to in our lives. God may be moving us forward in...
Just the other day I was reading back over the mission statement of Abiding Above Ministries. I remember my longtime friend, David Rainey, helping me craft this mission statement after a Bible study on the campus of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home. To share the gospel of Jesus Christ with...