I thought you might like to read a few lines from letters sent by students enrolled in our Abiding Above Discipleship School. “When I sin, I now know I do not need to give up. I need to confess that sin, turn from it asking God to forgive me and...

It was an honor and a privilege to preach at the Mid-South Baptist Pastor’s Conference at the historic Bellevue Baptist Church. I used this time to share my concerns about our churches across America. I shared a few quotes from J.H. Jowett who pastored in the late 1800’s… Read Full...

Many people are not sure they are truly saved. This is the most unsettling feeling a person can have this side of heaven. What is it that causes even some pastors and missionaries to doubt their salvation? One reason is because they have never been discipled on basic things like...

Today more than ever, we need to be discipling others. Here at Abiding Above Ministries, we have men, women, boys, and girls being discipled through the mail all across America. We also have a wonderful team of graders who grade these lessons for us. Thank you, volunteers, for grading all...

Ipray this newsletter finds you resting on the One from Whom all blessings flow. That’s right, my friend. You are already blessed! It’s not that you’re going to be, but that you are right now! The Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 3:1 – “Blessed be the God and Father of...

My family and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas as you celebrated with your local church and loved ones. Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year for all of us. It causes us to pause and remember our Lord! I had the privilege of preaching “A Joyful...

Thank you so much for praying for our men’s retreat, “Though None Go with Me.” We had a wonderful time as my friends, Terry Brimhall and Larry Browning, hosted us at a lake house on the Tennessee River. It was so beautiful. The fall colors were brilliant as we looked...

What a beautiful time of year we are in! Pleasant weather and beautiful colors! I am reminded of a couple of verses from God’s Holy Word. “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and...

I was recently preaching at Memphis Union Mission, a rescue mission downtown. I spoke on the subject of Abiding Above Inferiority. Many men and women came up to me with their personal stories about how they wrongly dealt with feelings of inferiority. As I listened, it was clear to me...

Thank you for praying for me as I traveled to New Jersey to preach for a week at America’s Keswick. It was truly a blessing as God used me, and for that I am grateful. Here are just a few of the responses we have had: Dear Rev. Hodges, “Thank...