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
There are many experiences in life that prompt mixed emotions. Walking a daughter down the aisle can bring a father sadness and joy, nostalgia
Last time I spoke to you we talked about faith and saw that believing the unseen is absolutely vital to spiritual faith because God
Suppose today Jesus was to ask you, “What are you seeking?” What would you say? What would you tell him? Could you tell him
How does one maintain an effective witness while sheltering in place during this pandemic? Let’s begin with three initial thoughts: 1. These distancing guidelines are
Anyone out there feeling a little worn down, frustrated, or just plain weary? If so, you’ve got company. The last number of months have
In these days characterized by repeated lockdown, constant inconvenience, forced isolation, and a seemingly never-ending stream of bad news, do you find yourself increasingly
This week on the podcast, Andrew and Josiah flesh-out some of the potential implications from Sunday’s message on Romans 12–15, a text that seems
COVID-19 has forced us apart as a church and paused or changed many of the functions of our church, but we recognize the virus doesn’t exempt us from being the
The arrival and spread of the coronavirus has largely rendered churches oxymoronic unassembled assemblies tantamount to uncrowded crowds or ungrouped groups. At Oakridge, our prayer
Aaaaaand we’re back! After a few weeks off to celebrate “Christmas in lockdown” and recharge our batteries, Word Processing returns to begin its second