Praising the Lord for you and your faithful praying and support! I’ve just recently returned from meeting with prison chaplains and their staff members in the beautiful state of Arkansas! We discussed how the Abiding Above Discipleship School was having a positive influence on the prisoners and how we can...
Every year in the spring time, we feel the cool air become warmer. We watch the seeds sprout that we have planted, and watch those early flowers begin to bloom. We are also reminded of and celebrate the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul said,...
Simply and clearly Jesus said this, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Even if a person did not know the very basics of the Bible, if we share and he believes and receives Jesus Christ, he has an...
The two primary ways we are reaching many people are through the spoken word and the written word. THE SPOKEN WORD We have been broadcasting “Abiding Above with Chris Hodges” for 9 full years this April. We are so thankful for you and how God leads you to give! Read...
I know you have had a wonderful Christmas. The reason is that a simple memorial and celebration of the birth of the One we will see face-to-face one day. Luke 2:7 – “And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in...
As I write this newsletter, I am sitting by our Christmas tree. There are no presents underneath it yet, but I know my family and I will be thoughtfully buying one another gifts and exchanging gifts with our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. As I look across the living...
The beautiful fall colors remind us of God, the Creator. Everything is perfectly beautiful in His design of nature. This can remind you that God created you in your mother’s womb. You are by design and not by mistake. God has a wonderful plan for your life. And this is...
When we first launched Abiding Above Ministries more than 10 years ago now, these were the basic purposes for our existence: 1. To share with the lost “Christ Died for You.” People first and foremost need a personal relationship with God, even if they never grow into a fully devoted...
It is the great privilege for God’s children to be used by the Holy Spirit in lovingly leading a person into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Billy Graham has said, “The chief duty and privilege of the Christian is winning souls.” God breathed these infallible words in Proverbs 11:30, “The...
God’s purpose for your life involves 3 personal goals. Here they are: 1. I Will Glorify God with My Life. Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light (God’s glory) so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Like Robert Murray McCheyne used...