by OakAdmin | Jan 18, 2024 | Counseling, Disciplemaking, Identity, Integrity, Outreach, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
“” “In order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who...
by OakAdmin | Jan 11, 2024 | Counseling, Famous Writers, Identity, Outreach, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
Imagine you are a prisoner of war like the American soldiers above, being held in Japan during WWII. If you’ve read Unbroken, you know the story of Louie Zamperini who was captive for two years in horrific conditions. The movie stops short of telling the whole...
by OakAdmin | Dec 29, 2023 | Discipline, End Times, Famous Writers, Identity, Justice, Ministries, Outreach, Shalom, Stewardship, The Gospel, Work
“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride...
by OakAdmin | Dec 14, 2023 | Discipline, Generosity, Identity, Outreach, Spiritual Growth, Stewardship, The Gospel, Work
“For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he...
by OakAdmin | Dec 7, 2023 | End Times, Generosity, History, Identity, Justice, Outreach, Prayer, Scripture, Shalom, Theology
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no...
by OakAdmin | Nov 30, 2023 | Counseling, End Times, Famous Writers, Heaven, History, Identity, Justice, Shalom, The Gospel
J.R.R. Tolkien insisted that he didn’t create the story of the Lord of the Rings, but that “it was given to him.” The story and characters led him along in the writing in the same way the guiding hand of destiny guided the fellowship on their quest....
