When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.
Welcome to 167/168! Your weekly update and encouragement on all things related to our Oakley Mission. Here's what's new this week: Launch Meeting: April 24th 📅 Thursday, April 24th ⏰ 7p-8:15P📍 CoHatch Hyde Park Please mark this date on your calendar! We will walk through a few very important things for the months ahead... including: ➡️ Our schedule for the Summer leading up to worship in Oakley➡️ Reviewing plans for worship environment ➡️ Organizing for roles of service in Oakley➡️ Prepping...
2 Cor 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Read the context Sometimes a trade seems too good to be true: Swapping a beater for a brand new free car or an empty wallet for a blank check. At the cross, the sin and rebellion that keeps you from God is placed on Christ. You received his righteousness. It might seem too good to be true, but it's what God did for you. Why does God's grace at the cross surprise you most? Who is...
Romans 8:1–2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Read the context The judge's gavel swings down. You cringe. You know what he should say. But you hear this instead: "Your sentence has been transferred to the man standing there." Jesus has fulfilled God's law for you. You stand in God's presence without condemnation. Now you're free to live...