by OakAdmin | Apr 12, 2024 | Identity, Integrity, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, Theology
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 This verse is frequently misquoted and therefore mostly misunderstood....
by OakAdmin | Apr 4, 2024 | Comfort and Grief, History, Integrity, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
“Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:21-22 James was the half brother of...
by OakAdmin | Mar 28, 2024 | Famous Writers, Hell, Identity, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, Scripture, Shalom, The Gospel, Theology
Rembrandt’s Return of the Prodigal Son “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all...
by OakAdmin | Mar 15, 2024 | Identity, Integrity, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11 Spiritual warfare is real. There is an unseen realm that affects us and our...
by OakAdmin | Mar 6, 2024 | Discipline, Famous Writers, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth
“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.” Ephesians 5:18-19 After the command to walk in...
by OakAdmin | Feb 29, 2024 | Discipline, Famous Writers, Identity, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
There is a classic moment in the hit comedy Friends when Joey retaliates against his roommate, Chandler, by putting on all of Chandler’s clothes. Not the most mature thing Joey ever did, but among the funnier things. If we imagine layers of clothes like this...
