Many things in the created world tempt us to attach our importance to their importance. Our wholeness comes when we become attached to our Creator rather than the creation. What helps us break the chains of addiction are honesty, surrender and community. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

Loneliness is part of the human condition, and not only do we feel this today, but many people in the Bible felt this as well. However, the gospel of Jesus is the antidote to loneliness. God turns to us, offers us his grace, grows closer to us, and offers us a family in which to belong! churchofthelakes.org…

Many people need healing from the pain of divorce. In Matthew 19:3-9, Jesus points back to his ultimate goal – to restore us back into fellowship with God and with each other. Whether we have experienced divorce or another kind of broken relationship, we can experience hope and healing through Jesus’ death and resurrection. churchofthelakes.org…

In the parable of the ten bridegrooms, we see how important it is to be prepared for the coming of Christ. By living each day in light of the gospel, engaging in the spiritual disciplines, and keeping an eternal perspective, we can “be ready” for Christ’s return. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

The parable of the fig tree causes us to stop and think about true repentance, which is necessary for producing “fruit.” God not only wants us to repent, but also is gracious enough to give us time to change. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

Fear causes us to walk past people who are in desperate need of our love and care. The way to casting out fear comes from the LORD. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

Beginning a relationship with God is like discovering a hidden treasure: new, exciting, and full of promise. As our relationship with God matures, it is like a the most valuable pearl: immeasurably priceless. However, a relationship with God will cost everything. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

The parable of the mustard seed shows us that the kingdom of God may start small, but it is spreading and offers us a hope and assurance for the future that we can take part in. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

In the story of Jacob, we see the importance of prayer as we wrestle with God. Through prayer, we gain blessings, and ultimately gain the greatest blessing of all – a relationship with Jesus. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

We should view our work not as a way to get ahead, find significance, or “make a killing,” but as an act of worship as we use our skills to bring good to others and glorify God. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

Our Lord blesses Jacob through a vision of awe inspiring proportions. Jacob’s revelation is an appropriate reaction, to fall in humble worship of an amazing God. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

We have two paths in life when faced with the consequences of sin: to run away from our God or, to return to his loving arms full of abounding love, grace, and mercy. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community

We are called by our Lord through Joel to return to God. For He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing if we honestly and earnestly repent. churchofthelakes.org/canal-fultonAv Oasis Faith Community

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Common misconceptions about grace make us think it’s a magic pill or elixir that we can use while in the depths of sin to be saved. However, getting right with God isn’t solely dependent on us… but it does require the powerful and transformative grace of God in our lives. churchofthelakes.orgAv Oasis Faith Community