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 | 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 26, 2023 | Community Life, Disciplemaking, Outreach, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, Scripture, The Gospel, Work
When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his...
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...
by OakAdmin | Jul 6, 2023 | Comfort and Grief, Famous Writers, Integrity, Life Stories, Spiritual Gifts, Stewardship
Robertson McQuilkin was the president of Columbia International University for 22 years, after planting churches in Japan for 12 years. He retired from his role as president of CIU in 1990 to care for his wife as her Alzheimers advanced and lovingly served her for 13...
