Why do we need Christmas?
It’s that time of year when we pull out our greenery and decorations, gather to sing carols and exchange gifts, and enjoy far too many homemade sweets. These things populate the season, bringing joy and laughter to everyone, but we all know they are not the true reason for our celebrations. We celebrate because this […]
Ideas for a Christ-Centered Christmas
Traditions are such an integral part of the Christmas season. From decorating the Christmas tree, to joining together to celebrate Christ with a Christmas Eve service, this season is full of seasonal activities. Our traditions are what make the Christmas season memorable, no matter how small they may seem. We encourage you to think about […]
Finding Joy in the Christmas Season
We all know that Christmas can be a season of mixed feelings. While we try our best to enjoy the fun and festivity, and to center our hearts on Christ, December often comes with a lot of additional stress. This stress can come from financial pressures, heightened activity levels, strained relationships with family members, and […]
Thanksgiving Reflections
As followers of Christ, we celebrate this day uniquely from the culture around us. The United States as a whole is actually unique in having this holiday. We are the only country around the world that sets aside a specific day for giving thanks. Initially, President Lincoln instated Thanksgiving as a day to thank God […]
His Words Are Life
So many of us avoid seeking out healing from God because of a deep-seated worry that it will involve the pain of reliving the past. We don’t pursue forgiveness and freedom and we don’t allow God to speak to our situations because we are afraid of that pain. But this comes from a place of […]
Hearing God’s Voice
As we go through life in this world, it is hard to deny the chaos that surrounds us. As Christians, we understand that the world is under the control of the Enemy (1 John 5:19) and that everything is in a constant state of steal, kill, and destroy. When we see things in the world […]
The Greater Thing
At Abide Ministries, we frequently make the guarantee that God can restore your life. The natural question which follows is: “How can you guarantee anything?” We can guarantee because God promises to restore you in scripture. But there’s a condition: you have to have a heart to seek Him and to abide with Him. If […]
The Good News
We live in a world of chaos. Virtually no one would disagree with that statement. The world is constantly in crisis, and many of our individual lives are in a constant state of crisis as well. As Christians, how are we supposed to deal with the chaos we find in life? Here, at Abide Ministries, […]
Halloween: pursuing light in a time of darkness
Halloween is a difficult time of year for many Christians. There are so many aspects of the holiday that are clearly demonic in nature, but there are also so many aspects that are fun and enjoyable. This is especially true for families with young children. Many of us find ourselves asking: how do we, as […]
Overcoming Adversity
How can you promise abundant life when there is so much trouble in the world? One of the most common questions asked about Christianity is: “How could a good God allow so much destruction?ˮ The world is clearly in chaos; itʼs something no one could deny. We see disorder and experience problems on a daily […]