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....
by OakAdmin | Nov 17, 2023 | Famous Writers, Identity, Justice, Pain and Suffering, Scripture, Shalom, Spiritual Growth, Stewardship
What is the meaning of life? What is your purpose on earth? To make the most of your short time on this planet, you need to know the master plot of the story God is writing. Check out this overview of the work of Bible teacher Fran Sciacca. “Most middle-class...
by OakAdmin | Oct 12, 2023 | Disciplemaking, Identity, Life Stories, Meet Jesus Series, Outreach, Prayer, The Gospel, Theology, Video Messages
Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed...
by OakAdmin | Oct 5, 2023 | Assurance of Salvation, Counseling, Identity, Kids & Family, Parenting, Prayer, Scripture, The Gospel, Theology
“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” 1 John 3:1 ESV Just pause and take in this truth. If you have trusted in Jesus as your Savior then you are a child of God. “But to all who did receive...