Happy Mother’s Day! I’m thankful for your help reaching out, knowing that all is in vain without a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our fellowship will continue forever in heaven, celebrating the miracle of salvation.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” 1

An Inquiring Response…

Lexy, a 23-year-old girl from California, responded with a couple of questions.

Happy Resurrection Day! This month is made perfect for sharing your faith with the community since there are so many holy days being celebrated both Jewish and Christian. In obedience to the Lord’s command:

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” 1

A Global Response…

“My name is Joaquin. I wrote this letter from Wuppertal, a little town near Cologne, Germany.”

Springtime Harvest! Thank you for sharing with me how you’ve been blessed by the site. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know, nor be able to respond with joy.

“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.” 1

An Inspired Youngster…

“I read your story and found it inspiring how you were able to turn your life around.

Happy Valentine’s Day! I believe that Valentine’s Day can be more than celebrating the legacy of the late Saint, rather a realization that God’s love empowers us to love others as He loved us.

“This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins… We love each other because he loved us first.” 1

A Miraculous Testimony…

Chase said, “God came to me, and I felt His presence all through me.”

Happy New Year! Let us commit to pray for one another this year, with so many of us in need of hope. For me,

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” 1

Another Amazing Response…

An 18-year-old named Jeffrey from Wyoming wrote:

“I learned of your story through an assignment I received on the 60s.

Merry Christmas! Jesus was born to die for Adam’s sin, that had spread to all mankind. He took upon Himself sin’s judgment, giving us eternal life through His death, burial, and resurrection.

“…God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” 1

Christmas Praise Reports…

Your response makes my day, knowing that these efforts aren’t falling on deaf ears.

Happy Mother’s Day! I’m trusting by now that parts of our world have opened back up after the virus; “a tiny disease-causing agent”, although devastating to many. In light of the Gospel, Jesus said:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 1

A Rocky Response…

Aaron wrote: “I received your letter. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I also looked at the information you sent. It truly meant a lot.

Happy Resurrection Day! What a blessing to receive such wonderful responses to the testimony of Jesus Christ in my life; surprisingly from a whole new generation as a result of the 50th-anniversary remembrance.

“Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.” 1

Another Amazing Response…

I’m enjoying the contents of Abounding Love’s website. I’m a born-again Christian who gave my heart to Jesus in 1991.

Welcome! I quote John 3:16 often, where Jesus tells us how much God loves the world, but how about verse 17, where He tells us that he didn’t come to judge us. If anyone deserves His judgment, it is me, but listen to His words.

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” 1

Praise Reports…

So let us praise the Lord that he gave us this wonderful salvation, taking our judgment upon Himself. Trish writes,

Happy Valentine’s Day! Wouldn’t it be great if everyone was blessed and filled with happiness this Valentine’s Day? In God’s eyes we’re all blessed, because He views us through the blood of His Son, but in reality, so many are blinded, lost and defeated by the world.

“Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.” 1

A Heart-Breaking Response…

I answered Jennifer’s letter, and she poured her heart out to me and brought me to tears.

Happy New Year! It takes 20/20 vision to be happy! The wisest man ever, other than Jesus Christ, King Solomon wrote: “Where there is no vision [redemptive revelation of God], the people perish: but he that keepeth the law [walks in love], happy is he.” 1

“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.” 2

A Judge Responds…

“Having read your testimony, I wanted to write to you. It feels a bit strange to address, in person, someone who is a living (though notorious) historical figure. At age 61, I’m old enough to remember your crimes, which horrified me than and still do today. Even given the many factors which caused you to act the way that you did, your actions are still very difficult to understand.

Happy Birthday Jesus! We celebrate the Lord’s birthday on the 25^th of this month. Why not give Him the best gift ever – your life? You are that treasure and pearl of great price He finds, Who sells all that He has and purchases you with His precious blood. 1

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” 2

A Glorious Response…

Thomas writes: “God has placed it on my heart to write you.”

Happy Thanksgiving! I thank God for you who have allowed me to share your letters over the past few years of ministry, so we can be a blessing together as a testimony of God’s great love and grace.

“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” 1

All Thanks to God…

“My name is Ethan, and I am from a small city in north Alabama.

Happy Harvest! What a blessing to hear from you who are touched by the transformation of my life. You can be involved by sharing the site with friends and family. Jesus said,

 “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” 1

An Encouraging Response…

Keith wrote, “I just wanted to say how encouraged I was to read your website.

Happy Labor Day! If you are suffering under a load of religious responsibilities laid on you by others or condemnation, know that Jesus took all our sins upon Himself, so we could rest from this burden. He said,

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” 1

An Uplifting Response...

It’s amazing to read the words of Antonia, who wrote:

Welcome! Fifty years ago this month, I came into agreement with the voice of a madman. Becoming one myself, that pact created massive pain, death and sorrow. Regretfully, the effects of the crimes resonate around the world to this day in the hearts and minds of society.

“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)” 1

A First Responder…

A detective and crime-scene technician named Mark, wrote:

Happy Independence Day! I think of that day in May 1975, when I think of independence; that day when Christ came into my heart, freeing me from a life of guilt and shame.

“For God says, ‘At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.’ Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” 1

A Heartfelt Response...

Jill wrote, “I am healed of the wounds that your crimes inflicted on my psyche.”

Happy Father’s Day! I thank God for my father, who is now in heaven waiting for me. But many of you didn’t know an earthly father, causing you to have doubt in a heavenly Father. Regardless, God loves you and wants you to come home. Jesus said,

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.” 1

Struggling in Unbelief…

I’ve been in touch with Jamie from Oregon, who is looking for answers.

Happy Mother’s Day! It’s amazing how thousands of people come and go from the site surprised at how God could save and forgive such a one as I in Christ, even though His Word clearly states:

“God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise… As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God… Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin.” 1

Dealing with Regrets…

Here are a few of the wonderful praise reports received recently:

Oh Happy Day! Every day can be a day of rejoicing in Christ, who gave us His righteousness, peace and joy, through the power of His resurrection. As we bask in His love, we can’t help but celebrate His goodness that brought salvation to the world. The Apostle Paul asked,

“Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” 1

An Amazing Testimony…

Ralph from Etowah, Tennessee writes: “I just wanted to say that I am so proud of you, and tell you a little about myself.”