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Written by Jeff O'Hara
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Monday, 26 July 2010 09:44 |
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For the last few weeks we've been using the Lifeway Fuel-Ignited video series to drive our bible study and discussion. The current series is focussed on friends and friendship looking at the benefits and challenges of having close friends and most recently how "cliques" affect us and our decision making. We all acknowledged that we are guilty of showing favoritism both within our circle of friends as well as to others outside of our circle. Our challenge for this week is simple: When we see favoritism being displayed in others, rather than judging their actions, we must first recognize that we are just like them. This will help us to deal with difficult situations in a loving and merciful way. |
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Written by Jeff O'Hara
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Wednesday, 13 January 2010 10:44 |
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What an exciting time at Ablaze Church. We are in the analysis stage of our growth plan and at this time we are awaiting the results of a market research study to determine if an Open Arms Child Development Center would be a good option for our church. Open Arms Institute is a program within The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) that couples quality child development with a church, usually a new church, to provide an excellent child care option for the community while meeting the spiritual needs of those children, their families and the larger community. We have considered several parcels of land in the NE Broken Arrow area and once we complete the analysis phase, the parent congragation, The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Tulsa, OK., will be prayerfully considering this or other initiatives in an effort to "Share the Gospel with compassion" and be a beacon of light in the community. For more information on this initiative or other questions you may have regarding our current worship services, please contact us using the link on this web page. We appreciate your prayers for this endeavor during this exciting time. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 10:50 |
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Lesson Learned - We all leave a legacy |
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Written by Chris Taylor
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Monday, 29 March 2010 12:19 |
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Lessons Learned from the Death of a FatherWe All Leave a Legacy Do you ever think about what you really leave behind when you die? I never
really thought about it until my father passed away, and it may be the most
profound lesson I have learned so far. You see, I know the scripture about a
city on a hill cannot be hidden in Jesus' sermon on the mount, and I
understood what it meant, but I really never saw it played out like this.
My grandmother, Nana, was as close to a saint as anyone I have ever known.
Her legacy was known to those who had any contact with her well before she
passed away. I'm not sure why I was so surprised that her son was going to
be remembered in similar fashion. Maybe it's because I knew so much about
his "dirty laundry". Maybe because my vision of him was jaded from being his
son, or because I have been somewhat removed from his daily life for the
past 10 years living so far away. I have always be proud of my father, don't
get me wrong, but I don't think I have ever been more proud to be his son
than I have been over the past 2 weeks.
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Written by Jeff O'Hara
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 20:59 |
Almost Missed ItI just returned from a brief vacation, or rather, time of solitude with my wife and a few new friends. As we began our journey from Broken Arrow, OK. to the Cumberland Mountains of Southwest TN. we were filled with anticipation of a much needed time of peace and quiet, not to mention some new ideas and inspiration that was to be provided by our friends there. Over half-way through the week, just following my recovery from the long drive, I already found my thoughts drifting toward the drive home and the eminent return to routine. Where was the peace? How disappointed I |
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