I have just returned from a ministry trip that took me to Florida, Georgia and Alabama. The purpose of the trip was to meet with ministry partners for upcoming evangelistic events in Kenya, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Prayerfully, after each evangelistic event, we will distribute Bible lessons to them in...

As people like you give and pray, God is moving. People are finding salvation in Christ and are presented with easy-to-read, discipleship oriented, Bible lessons to encourage spiritual growth. Years ago now, my longtime friend, Brad Jolly, and I wrote a tract together called “How Can I Get To Heaven?”...

Here it is! I am happy to share with you part 2 of our ministry report from Kenya, Africa! I wish I could show you in this newsletter all of the pictures and videos of our time of evangelism, discipleship, and leadership training. It is unbelievable what God has done!...

I write to you from the outlying regions of Nairobi, Kenya! Your continued prayers and support placed me here for such a time as this. I have not stopped since I got off the plane in the capital city of Nairobi. I will be here for two weeks. It’s been...

We glorify God by providing biblically-sound lessons designed for structured study for the purpose of teaching people to know Jesus Christ as Savior and to live in a way that is consistent with God’s Word. The Holy Spirit uses these courses in the spiritual growth of the student and the...

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...