Seasonal changes that happen in Oklahoma often come with dramatic events and challenging effects. The changing seasons bring storms, drastic temperature variations, and heightened allergy…
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Over the past several weeks, we have had several prayer requests at the church that have testified to the reality we live in today. It’s…
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"What we are saying—actually, what the Bible is saying—is that it is possible to get rid of our bitterness, rage, and anger. The grace that…
https://amzn.to/2EeOJYf “The poorest of all men is not the one without a nickel to his name. He is the fellow without a dream…[He is like]…
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea…
Walking the District grounds one cool December morning, I was joined by 3 groups of geese. All total there were nearly 50 who were wandering…
When I began pastoring my first church, I remember visiting with people around town, inquiring about the church that they were a part of. While there were many who gave various responses to my questions....
God offers his compassion to those who realize their deepest need of Him. He cares for us with a heart of concern and mercy. “The…
In our pursuit of happiness, are we pursuing the right things?
Yet, the angel tells Mary to not be afraid. I have often asked myself, how would Mary have dealt with her fear? Did she have relapses of fear in the days that followed this encounter?
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11.25 (ESV) I have a lot of great memories of…
The story of Elijah has often brought great inspiration to me as a leader. This was a man who had a nature like us, yet…
Leading others is tough. Leading laterally and leading "up" is tougher still. But "self -leadership" is the toughest of them all.--Bill Hybels Self-leadership can be…
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, (James 1:2 (ESV)). When faced with the difficulties life throws at us…
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5…
"I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV) What a wonderful promise! God has,…