My dear partners in ministry, My men’s small group has been working through a very good book entitled “Freedom”. Last week was about being set free from performance and this week was about freedom from feeling valuable in our usefulness. I submit some highlights so that you can get a feel for our journey: “God
My dear partners in ministry, This week was a bit of a ‘tortoise week’ for me – slow, solid steady race winning week.
My dear partners in ministry, This was another exciting week at Oak Grove to my estimation.
My dear partners in ministry, It was a pretty fun and exciting week in the mission of Oak Grove.
My dear partners in ministry, I feel much better about this week’s ministry than I did about last week. Lots of good personal connections this week, some solid spiritual direction and some visits made. I spent a little extra time with Mike Sarver this week and took an afternoon with Pat and Tammi Cullera. I
My dear partners in ministry, It was a solid week of study and preparation but I am disappointed at what I got accomplished outside of that. We did have a nice COGS luncheon on Tuesday. Our group of 18 dwindled down to a dozen for various reasons. But we had a very enjoyable time at
My dear partners in ministry, It was a fun week and back to normal again whatever that may be! I got to go to the Outback Bowl on Monday with my son. I got to spend time with Chris Cox, Michael Sarver and some great prayer and spiritual direction moments this week. Pastor Jorge came
My dear partners in ministry, A lot of things to share over the last couple weeks. I would endeavor to run a highlight reel for you and give some appropriate thanks along the way. If there are some good things and excellent efforts that you have witnessed over the holidays please chime in and share
My dear partners in ministry, As we head into Christmas this week, I mostly want to communicate how thankful to God I am for my salvation and for the privilege of serving Him at Oak Grove. I am blessed in many ways and far beyond what I deserve. And I glorify God for His grace
My dear partners in ministry, Last week was very much Advent and seemed all about preparation for me. It was a week of getting ready for services on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day. I love both tradition and creativity and this I battle with myself in doing the traditional things with a creative
