Lessons From Ruth: Faith in the Midst of Suffering

Friday, July 30th, 2010

When you read the little Old Testament Book of Ruth, you find a treasure trove of reminders of God’s sovereignty and goodness – especially in the midst of suffering. Ruth, a foreigner, showed amazing faith and trust in the God of Israel, in the midst of her own personal struggles ...

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The Passing of a Saint

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Romans 14:8-9 - For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of ...

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If You Read Just One Blog, Start Here

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Ever read a blog about a blog? Here's one. And it's one you need to follow regularly. It's "The Gospel Coalition." In fact, one of my favorite blogs is Justin Taylor's "Between Two Worlds." Justin has now moved his blog to The Gospel Coalition. If you're like me, you don't have ...

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Getting the Gospel

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

I think it was J. I. Packer (along with John Piper and a few others) who have made use of the simple (not simplistic) summary of the Gospel, which is understood in four basic themes: GOD - MAN - CHRIST - RESPONSE. We use this often at Oasis Church, and have ...

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