by OakAdmin | Jan 22, 2021 | Comfort and Grief, Generosity, Justice, Outreach, The Gospel
Rembrandt’s Return of the Prodigal Son Acts 10-11 helped the Jewish Christ-followers in the early church pry open the doors of their hearts and lives to include (gasp) Gentiles in their fellowship. Here is Peter’s summary of the lesson he learned:...
by OakAdmin | Nov 13, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, Current Events, End Times, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
“The Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.” Daniel 4:17 Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made this statement. The exalted ruler of the grandest empire of his time was given this prophecy and then...
by OakAdmin | Oct 6, 2020 | Apologetics, Comfort and Grief, Famous Writers, Justice, Pain and Suffering, Spiritual Growth, Theology
Emma’s story beautifully illustrates the challenge that suffering presents to all believers. We know in our heads that God is good, but the question in our hearts is whether “He is good to me.” Our message Sunday (Acts 1:12-26) addressed the...
by OakAdmin | Sep 16, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, End Times, Heaven, History, Theology
When it comes to interpreting prophecy, there is a lot of speculation involved. As the question marks above indicate, we cannot be certain when the rapture of the church will take place. There are three options: 1) before the Tribulation (pre-Trib); 2) halfway through...
by OakAdmin | Jul 16, 2020 | Discipline, Famous Writers, Integrity, Pain and Suffering, Spiritual Growth, Work
How do you feel about the work you do? Do you consider your work a blessing or a curse? Do you feel called by God to do your work, or do you consider it a simple earthly necessity to put food on the table? Why do you work? Consider your motivations… To make...
by OakAdmin | Jun 29, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, Current Events, End Times, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Theology
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rembrandt_van_Rijn_195.jpg The single most repeated command in Scripture is “Do not be afraid!” Pastor Rick Warren has pointed out that there is a “fear not” verse for every day of the year – 365...
