Immanuel
December 20th, 2023
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”)” Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23. Jesus is Immanuel; He is God with us. Jesus wants to be w... Read More
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
December 15th, 2023
Rebecca Johnston During this 4th week of advent, our focus is “Peace.” During this time of year, we focus on many scriptures that refer to peace in connection with Christ. In Isaiah 9:6, Christ is pro... Read More
Season of Joy
December 9th, 2023
Phillip White The Christmas season has always been such a joyful time in my life. I love the lights, the food, and the festive cheer. It is also a slow season for families, with school winding down an... Read More
When Love Came Down
December 1st, 2023
By Karen PirtleI came across this a while back and loved the way C.S. Lewis worded his view on our Savior coming to us. I can picture in my mind the beautiful description he wrote of love.God, the Son... Read More
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
November 24th, 2023
By Eric CostanzoIn church life, few things bring me more continuous joy than the season of Advent leading to Christmas. Joy, in fact, is one of the promises of Advent—through the Good News of Jesus Ch... Read More
Seasoned with Salt
November 18th, 2023
By Lisa FullerLet your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone (Colossians 4:6).At The Ministry Center, we are not just a clothing and foo... Read More
Family Matters
November 9th, 2023
By Claira White, Adoption/Foster Care Support Committee ChairpersonIn the beginning, God created a family, and He called it “very good.” Family is a clear and consistent theme throughout the Bible fro... Read More
A Season of Thanks
November 3rd, 2023
By Kara LeeHalloween is over and November has arrived. Tis the season to be on a dead run through the preparations and events that fill our lives as we ready ourselves for and then survive the holiday... Read More
Kingdom Commitment
October 27th, 2023
By Zack HudsonRecently, I attended the Renewing the Church Summit put on by the North American Mission Board and their SEND Oklahoma Network. The SEND Network is the largest church planting network in... Read More
Be the Light
October 20th, 2023
By Rebecca JohnstonHalloween is just around the corner and although it can be a hard night for Christians because of the cultural associations, for many in our community it is a night of fun and, if y... Read More
Stir Our Hearts
October 13th, 2023
By Matt WolffI’ve recently begun pursuing my seminary education. In my Intro to Hermeneutics class, we’ve been looking at the Old Testament book of Haggai. I must admit—this is not a book I’ve turned ... Read More
Good News
October 6th, 2023
By Eric CostanzoCan you remember how old you were the first time you heard the Good News about what Jesus has done for you?I’m not sure I remember the first time I heard the Good News—but I certainly ... Read More