by Josh McGuire | Jun 5, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. – 2 Chronicles 16:9 NAS But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I...
by OGC Office | May 30, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
Everyone needs encouragement, so I wanted to change gears and remind you of one of the greatly neglected elements of our relationship with God in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 makes an incredible statement that we ought to take time to meditate and muse over: Blessed be the...
by OGC Office | May 23, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
One of the more discouraging elements of our world is how divided it is and how toxic our interactions can become. Between the political worlds, the rantings that go on in social media and the nature of the media it seems that there is an increase of verbal attacks on...
by OGC Office | May 16, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
I read a great email this week from Thom Rainer Ministries about some of the looming dangers on the spiritual horizon for the church. It was thought provoking, so I thought I would share his thoughts with you this week and then make a few comments. These “five...
by OGC Office | May 9, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
If you remember the story of Elijah, he was the one who stood against all the priests of Baal (gods of a foreign nation). He had challenged them to a spiritual duel and he defeated 450 prophets of Baal and was then threatened by Jezebel (ancient version of wicked...
by OGC Office | May 2, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
“I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.” (1 Kings 2:2) When King David was about to die, his successor was somewhat in doubt. David had promised that Solomon would take the throne, but David had not taken steps...
