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The Oasis - September 4, 2024 One of the things I love about summer is abundant access to fresh fruits and vegetables. I so look forward to eating tomatoes out of a garden or to experience the juice of a ripe watermelon trickle down my cheek. One o ..read more
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The Oasis - August 21, 2024 Dear Church Family, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…” ..read more
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Labor Day began in 1882 in New York City with a parade organized by a machinist and a carpenter. As we come up to Labor Day weekend, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the theology of work. In a blog post, Russell Gehrlein indicates “God loves pe ..read more
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The Oasis - August 14, 2024 In worship this coming Sunday, we will read about King Solomon from the Old Testament book of 1 Kings. In the text, God said, “Ask whatever you wish, and I’ll give it to you.” Imagine that. If God wer ..read more
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Summer is a season in which many will travel on vacation or at least take-off for the day. How do you pack for a trip? What sorts of things do you bring? I have a need to have the proper footwear for whatever I’m doing ..read more
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The Oasis - August 7, 2024 This morning I had coffee at Long Sands Beach. As I spent a little time in quiet prayer and reflection, I recalled a meditation exercise from the book Earthspirit by Michael Dowd. He provides a number of statements and invites the reader to think ab ..read more
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The Oasis - July 2, 2024 “Jesus wept.” John 11:35 My dad had a two-word response for those times when either someone did something very foolish or when a situation seemed utterly sad or ridiculous ..read more
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The Oasis - July 17, 2024 I realize I’m biased, but theology matters. I’m convinced much is wrong in our world, not because of bad intentions, but because of immature or lazy understandings about God and how God operates in the world. I began to notice bad theology after Hu ..read more
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The Oasis - June 5, 2024 As we come to the end of the church year, this Sunday will be the last for the church school until we pick up again in September. Children will receive Bibles and we will express our gratitude to those who taught and assisted with t ..read more
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The Oasis - June 12, 2024 I was speaking with two of our church members, Joyce and Harvey, after the worship service one Sunday. They made some kind remarks about my sermon, and then dropped a nugget of wisdom that has stuck with me ever since. I can’t remember what prompted it ..read more