"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change" (James 1:17). Today, for my last blog as pastor of Central Oaks, I want to reflect on some of the good gifts God has given us. King Jesus is … Continue reading Good Gifts: Final Reflections From Our Time in Michigan and With FWB People
Our King Jesus was not surprised by any of the changes happening in our lives, dear friends. He has this and He has us. He will never let go of us, and for that we can be grateful and at peace. Housing We signed papers with our realtor yesterday. Pictures of our house are being … Continue reading Transition Update
Our church has enjoyed an affiliation with a denomination called the National Association of Free Will Baptists for a long time. My wife and I have enjoyed coming to faith in this denomination, learning, growing, and serving within it for our whole lives. We love Free Will Baptist people and we love you. However, over … Continue reading Resigning Central Oaks
Today I want to simply show how clearly God's Word talks about Jesus' complete authority over demons. Please take a moment and read these, especially if you have been experiencing any kind of demonic oppression lately. Truly, the key to deliverance from them is Jesus. Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)For I am sure that neither death nor … Continue reading Jesus VS Demons
The phrase "the sovereign Lord" occurs 282 times in the NIV translation of God's Word. Want to guess how many times the phrase is used in the book of Ezekiel? Two hundred and ten! Of course, for God to be sovereign means that He has supreme authority. He's the boss. Why this phrase so much … Continue reading The Sovereign Lord
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