We are so grateful for the start the Lord has given us here at Lake Hills. Here are a few things that come to mind. First, Pastor Phil has been very helpful to me. I've noticed many details he has taken care of that shows he really wants me to get off to a good … Continue reading An Update
This short update is for any interested, but is primarily intended for those of you from Lake Hills. Although our last Sunday at Central Oaks was April 23, the girls had a week left of school and therapy. It was an emotional time for many who have poured into our girls, especially the several therapists … Continue reading Lake Hills, We’ll Be There Soon
"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
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
Pastor Jacob’s Blog 