by OakAdmin | May 11, 2023 | Community Life, Disciplemaking, Famous Writers, Identity, Spiritual Gifts, Work, Worldview
Since work tends to be difficult, and is often frustrating, we can wrongly conclude that work itself is more of a curse than a blessing. “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of...
by OakAdmin | May 1, 2023 | Counseling, Discipline, Famous Writers, Generosity, Integrity, Marriage, Prayer, Scripture, Unity
As we navigate personal life and church circumstances we come to crossroads decisions that will impact us for years. How do we make decisions? How does the Lord guide us individually and corporately? First, let’s rule out the extremes. God’s people should...
by OakAdmin | Jan 20, 2023 | Counseling, Discipline, Famous Writers, Integrity, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
Apple Tree Image by brgfx on Freepik “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for...
by OakAdmin | Dec 16, 2022 | Comfort and Grief, Famous Writers, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
John Piper’s teaching summarized – Desiring God I love how John Piper summarizes the point in this short video. We often think we have to choose between the Biblical mandate to glorify God and the human desire to be happy. But the truth is that our...
by OakAdmin | Dec 2, 2022 | Comfort and Grief, Counseling, Famous Writers, Integrity, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
From the Gospel Nourished Life by Scott Lothery For the four Sundays of Advent we will reflect on four of the perfections of Jesus: His love, hope, joy and peace. Each Sunday we will take four steps to apply the gospel to our hearts: Look up at the perfection of...
by OakAdmin | Nov 11, 2022 | Counseling, Famous Writers, Integrity, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:23-24 How well do you know yourself? How familiar are you with the sinful tendencies of your...
