Imagine Oakridge got a letter from Christ. What would it say? What would he commend us for as a church? What would he rebuke?
Paul encourages Christians “to be in subjection to the governing authorities” (Rom 13:1a). Peter backs him up when he commands believers to “submit yourselves
Everyone loves a good story and I have a great story to tell today. It is the story of future history. It’s not fictional—the
Joy, happiness, contentment. We know that the Bible calls for them, but what do we do when life hands us difficult circumstances and they
There are many experiences in life that prompt mixed emotions. Walking a daughter down the aisle can bring a father sadness and joy, nostalgia
There is a vicious snake hiding in the grass of every church, ready to sink its deadly fangs in and spread its venom. That
We talk a lot about grace in the church, and, rightly so! As Christians, we are saved by grace, live by grace, mature in
As Christians, we talk often about eternal life, heaven, and Christ’s return. But what will it actually look like when Jesus comes again? What
Philip Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend and mentor, Martin Luther, “Today you and I will discuss the governance of
In our earthly relationships, it can often feel like we’re on a different page with someone when we have unrealistic or faulty expectations. The
Expectations can dictate experiences. If our expectations of a relationship or situation are inaccurate, unrealistic, or misguided then disappointment, disillusionment, and discouragement often result.
There are some words that are popular in Christianity that we sometimes use without fully understanding. “Calling” is one of those words. It gets