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Habits of Highly Effective Churches
2008-02-20 20:35:00 Visit the new Spiritual Oasis Blog to read the latest post in the Habits of Highly Effective Church es Series: Habits of Highly Effective Churches (3) - Preparing God’s People for Ministry Habits of Highly Effective Churches, Worship (2a) Habits of Highly Effective Churches, Worship (2b) Habits of Highly Effective Churches, Introduction (1a) Habits of Highly Effective Churches, Introduction (1b) Blessings in ...
Lookin? Good for Jesus
2008-02-13 21:34:00 Click the following link to read this post at our new home: Lookin’ Good for Jesus More About: News , Cosmetics
We?ve Moved?
2008-02-01 03:02:00 We are glad you stopped by! If you will click the following link it will take you to our new home: SPIRITUAL OASIS Blog ↑ Grab this Headline Animator More About: Blogroll
?Are we there yet??
2008-01-22 06:21:00 Thank you for your continued patience. Though the road is long and winding, we are almost there! Blessings, -bill More About: Blogroll
Moving Soon!
2008-01-16 05:15:00 Thank you for your patience while we are working feverishly behind the scenes to make it possible for the Spiritual Oasis Blog to make its big move soon! We hope to have some exciting news to share with you soon. Blessings in Christ, -bill More About: Blogroll , Moving
Happy New Year!
2007-12-31 21:28:00 …I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health?that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul! —3 John 2 (The Message) More About: New Year , Blogroll , Happy , Happy New Year , Year
Godly Counsel for a Successful New Year
2007-12-31 14:06:00 The Vision? Proverbs 3:1-2… My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. (NIV) The Principles? Proverbs 3:3-32… 1. Let love and faithfulness never leave you. (vs. 3-4) ... More About: New Year , Blogroll , Year
Twelve Days of Christmas
2007-12-24 20:48:00 Here’s something you may have seen by now. Still, this performance by the Indiana University’s Men’s A Cappella Group is worth a re-do. Thanks to our Delaware friends for sending it our way again. Merry Christmas , -bill from www.youtube.com posted with vodpod ... More About: Days , Twelve
Merry Christmas!
2007-12-21 21:37:00 With family near and days of fun-filled activities in store, I’m not likely to be spending a great deal of time with my fingers on the keyboard. Still, I want you to know that I am thankful to God for blessing my life through many new-found-friends here in blogland. The tie that binds us is ... More About: Christmas , Family , Blogroll , Merry Christmas , Merry
The Miracle of Christmas
2007-12-17 13:19:00 The thoughts which follow are the heart-song of a dear brother in Christ who blesses many with a morning email he calls “Daily Christian Wisdom.” He gave me his permission to share this message which I found waiting in my inbox this morning. Enjoy… One more week!! The list is not done ? time very near ... More About: Christmas , Family , Blogroll , Miracle
Working Together for the Healing and Health of Marriages
2007-12-11 04:34:00 Your comments on recent posts related to marriage have been quite informative. I deeply appreciate the candor and transparency of many who shared their thoughts. These clearly indicate that this is something many of us are concerned about. I?m alarmed about what seems to be an increasing number of families that are struggling to hold ... More About: Health , Healing , Working , Marriages , Heal
Daily Bible Reading Schedule
2007-12-10 03:59:00 Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had a difficult time finding a Daily Bible Reading Schedule that would fit neatly in the cover of my Bible. Perhaps I have just not turned over the right stone. After a fruitless search in all of the usual places, I decided to make up my own schedule. ...
Musical Mom
2007-12-08 04:01:00 from www.funnyjunk.com posted with vodpod — Since we’ve been spending time talking about family matters, I thought everyone would really get a kick out of this. (My friend Lynne informs me that the artist is Anita Renfroe. She has a number of similar performances available ... More About: Musical
What Causes Marriage Meltdowns?
2007-12-04 07:05:00 As I reflect on this post, my heart is torn. I don’t want to seem insensitive to the pain and trauma that many people have experienced. However, I am also concerned about what seems to be an upsurge in the number of couples in crisis in our midst. In my previous post I asked for ... More About: Blogroll , Marriage
Keys to a Good and Godly Marriage
2007-12-02 06:27:00 Along with a few others in my leadership network, I’m concerned about what seems to be an upsurge in the number of couples in crisis. In an effort to move pro actively, I’ve been developing a list of key ingredients for a good and godly marriage. Thus far I’ve come up with the following: 1. Spiritual ... More About: Blogroll , Marriage , Good , Keys
Are You a Daily Bible Reader?
2007-12-01 18:14:00 Have you started thinking about New Year?s resolutions yet? Well, if retail stores can start decorating for Christmas after Halloween, I can ask about New Year’s resolutions on December 1st! It really isn’t too early to start thinking about them! And, being a daily Bible reader should definitely be high on our list of priorities. ... More About: Christianity , Daily , Blogroll , Reader
Maxine Bullard Passes
2007-12-01 05:08:00 Maxine Bullard, 59, Kansas City, Mo., passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at her home following an extended battle with cancer. She was born to Raymond and Ruby MacKay on March 17, 1948. She is survived by her children, Christopher and Parker Bullard and Jennifer Dennis; two grandchildren, Vaughn and Liam Dennis; daughter-in-law, Mali ... More About: Lard
Personal Spiritual Growth
2007-11-29 09:04:00 ?Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.? ?1 Peter 2:2-3 NIV When it comes to personal spiritual growth, God?s Word supplies the essential nourishment. Some of the Apostle Paul?s last spoken words to the Ephesian eldership ... More About: Personal , Blogroll , Bible Study , Spiritual , Growth
Points of Interest #1,002
2007-11-27 09:53:00 Recently, my family enjoyed a day at the beach. As evening was drawing near, I took this picture with my cell phone camera. Join with me in marveling at God’s glory as we gaze on a beautiful sunset behind Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach: Thoughtful writings that have recently caught my eye are: — The Death ... More About: Atheism , Blogroll , Bible Study , Interest , Points
Wonderfully Blessed
2007-11-23 21:06:00 Through the years, we have seen numerous takes on the Thanksgiving holiday. A number of phrases have been employed in an effort to creatively capture the essence of this holiday. We?ve been exhorted to realize that ?thanks? is best offered through thanksliving. We?ve probably all been challenged to cultivate and attitude of gratitude, which will ... More About: Personal , Life , Ministry , Blessed
Living Generously
2007-11-13 23:41:00 A few words spoken by Jesus have been on my mind lately. They are recorded in Matthew 5:38-48. (Click this link and you can read them in the three versions: TNIV, NIV and KJV.) As I?ve reflected on these verses, Eugene Peterson?s rendering has proven to be most helpful: 38-42“Here’s another old saying that deserves a second ... More About: Christianity , Living , Blogroll , Discipleship
Accepting One Another
2007-11-06 10:32:00 While preparing for a Bible class last week, I ran across a little gem that I would like to share here. One study that I am currently teaching focuses on the one another passages. We recently looked at Romans 15:7, where Paul admonishes the followers of Christ to: ?Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted ... More About: Church , Bible Study
Pulling Together!
2007-11-03 11:25:00 …the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. —Ephesians 4:16 Have you ever seen a “Mule Pull "”? This is a very popular attraction at state and county fairs across the nation. The team competition is particularly fascinating. The skill involved in getting such ... More About: Life , Blogroll
The Holy Spirit at Work in the Early Church
2007-11-02 16:04:00 Here?s something a little different from what you normally find posted here at the Spiritual Oasis. I put this together as a supplemental handout for a class I was teaching last year. While this is not a complete summary of the work of the Holy Spirit , I believe it accurately depicts the Holy Spirit at ... More About: Church , Blogroll , Work , Bible Study
Lesson Four: The Power of Jesus Christ
2007-10-30 02:04:00 Key passages: 1) Luke 8:45-46? 45“Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.” 46But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” 2) Luke 6:17-19? 17He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large ... More About: Christianity , Jesus Christ , Power , Blogroll
Lesson Three: The Preaching of Jesus Christ
2007-10-26 04:35:00 Two things to keep in mind? 1) Jesus ? life story can be summed up in a few power- packed words. See: Acts 1:1, ?In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach.? 2) Not all Jesus? teachings were delivered in the preaching format; but all Jesus? ... More About: Christianity , Jesus Christ , Blogroll , Christ
Becoming More Like Jesus
2007-10-18 11:09:00 Many years ago I listened as a perspicacious teacher led his class through a study of The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21). Following a few introductory remarks and explanatory comments, he asked rhetorically, ?Do you know what this guys real problem was?? In reply he stated, ?He was suffering from an ?I? problem! ... More About: Jesus , Life , Blogroll
Ten Time Management Tips
2007-10-17 11:09:00 What an adventure these past few months have been! My mother-in-law says that getting old is not for sissies. Neither is moving! By God?s grace and with the help of some incredibly good friends we are now on the downhill side of things. Lately, one of highlights of many of my days has been the tedious ... More About: Personal , Life , Management , Tips , Time
A Relationship of Trust
More articles from this author:2007-10-17 02:36:00 Here’s how Eugene Peterson translates 1 Timothy 1:12-19 in The Message… 12-14I’m so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He went out on a limb, you know, in trusting me with this ministry. The only credentials I brought to it were invective and witch hunts and arrogance. But I was ... More About: Christianity , Blogroll , Relationship , Trust , Evangelism 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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