In Sunday’s sermon I shared some counsel for what to do when you’re afraid. I told you all then that I’d put it on my blog if you wanted the references. Here you go! 1. Realize the source of your fear. “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love … Continue reading What to Do When You’re Afraid
I know there is so much noise right now about the vaccines for COVID. I hope my blog today doesn’t add to the noise, but bring clarity for some. The reason I’m attempting to address this topic is because of conversations I’ve had with some of you about it. Writing about it provides me with … Continue reading If You Get Vaccinated, Does That Mean You’re Living in Fear?
It’s nearing the middle of the week already. I’m basically finished preparing for the teaching for Wednesday night, and I’m hopeful about the Lord using that in you. It has been encouraging to see the number of you coming to that grow. I pray the Lord would help me be faithful no matter how many … Continue reading Dear Central Oaks (part 2)
Tomorrow, January 20, 2021, Joseph Biden will be sworn in as the President of the United States. I don’t know who you all voted for. I don’t care to know. But some of you are not happy about Joe Biden becoming President and some of you are. Our church is more of a mix politically … Continue reading 3 Reminders as Joe Biden Becomes President
Church family, Our enemy knows his time is drawing short. It’s always darkest right before the dawn. Things will go on from bad to worse until the parousia (that’s a word that means “revealing”). He knows he can’t separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. But he can try to immobilize us. … Continue reading One Simple Way to Replace Fear With Peace
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