Hearing God’s Voice
If you have gone through our Abide study, you know that we end each retreat with what we call the “Ezekiel Exercise,” in which each participant takes some time to practice abiding in God’s Word. Nearly all of our participants will hear directly from God during this exercise, and it is often a life-changing experience. […]
Our Role in the Covenant
Our discussion of the Covenant so far has covered the meaning and purpose of God’s Covenant with His people, who is able to receive the Covenant and how, and the numerous blessings God promises to give those who enter into the Covenant with Him. As we consider the Covenant, however, we must also realize that, […]
The People & Place of the Covenant
In last week’s post, we discussed the Covenant God has made with His people. God says that if we are His people, He will bless us to be a blessing, for His glory, and for the benefit of the people who surround us. But how do we know if we are His people? Where and […]
The Covenant: Blessed To Be A Blessing
At Abide Ministries, we are constantly talking about the Covenant. It comes up in several of our studies, as we believe that living in the Covenant is a key piece of living a thriving Christian life. If you’ve been a Christian for a while, you may have heard of the Covenant in other contexts as […]
Living in Reconciliation
Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation As we discussed in our last post, forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing. This is so key for us to understand as believers, since Christ calls us to live in forgiveness, but it is not always possible to live in reconciliation. Why? Reconciliation requires both parties to be in forgiveness […]
God’s Promises to the Remnant
In our latest post on The Remnant, we discussed the judgment the world faces today, and the provision God gives to His Remnant—those who choose to seek Him amidst a world which has fallen away. Today, let’s dig into the specific ways in which God promises to provide for His people. These promises apply to […]
Practical Steps Toward Unity
In last week’s post, we discussed the concept of spiritual unity and how it profoundly affects our relationships with God and others. Now, let’s dig into some practical ways we can seek unity with our spouses and our fellow believers: Biblical example: Paul vs. the Christians from Judea Let’s start out with a wonderful example […]
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 […]
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 […]