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Scripture Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Julian of Norwich, The Complete Julian of Norwich When we are fallen because of frailty or blindness, then our gracious Lord inspires us, stirs us and calls us, and then he wills that we see our wretchedness and humbly let it be acknowledged. But He does not wish us to remain thus. Nor does He will that we busy ourselves greatly ab...

During week 36of Lent, we invite you to listen to this reflection at the end of your week, as an opportunity to look back on your week using the prayer practice of Examen. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National Council of Churches (1989 ) All prayers...

During week 6 of Lent, we invite you to listen to the following reflection at any point during the week; it loosely follows the practice of Lectio Divina - listening to the Word of God and responding in prayer. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National C...

Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-17 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain It is safe to tell the pure in heart that they shall see God, for only the pure in heart want to. John of the Cross, The Ascent to Mount Carmel One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings -ah, the sheer grace!- I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. Dane Ortlund, Deeper Our natural insti...

During week 5 of Lent, we invite you to listen to this reflection at the end of your week, as an opportunity to look back on your week using the prayer practice of Examen. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National Council of Churches (1989 ) All prayers...

During week 3 of Lent, we invite you to listen to the following reflection at any point during the week; it loosely follows the practice of Lectio Divina - listening to the Word of God and responding in prayer. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National C...

Scripture Text: Acts 16:25-34 Quincy Robinson

During week 3 of Lent, we invite you to listen to this reflection at the end of your week, as an opportunity to look back on your week using the prayer practice of Examen. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National Council of Churches (1989 ) All prayers...

During week 4 of Lent, we invite you to listen to the following reflection at any point during the week; it loosely follows the practice of Lectio Divina - listening to the Word of God and responding in prayer. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National C...

Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Mike Kelly Quotes for Reflection CS Lewis, The Problem of Pain We have so concentrated on one of the virtues — "kindness" or mercy— that most of us do not feel that anything except kindness to be really good or anything but cruelty to be really bad.....The real trouble is that "kindness" is a quality fatally easy to attribute to ourselves on inadequate grounds. Eve...

During week 3 of Lent, we invite you to listen to the following reflection at any point during the week; it loosely follows the practice of Lectio Divina - listening to the Word of God and responding in prayer. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National C...

During week 3 of Lent, we invite you to listen to this reflection at the end of your week, as an opportunity to look back on your week using the prayer practice of Examen. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National Council of Churches (1989 ) All prayers...

Scripture Text: 1 Peter 1:13-25 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Rudyard Kipling, “The Way through the Woods” They shut the road through the woods Seventy years ago. Weather and rain have undone it again. And now you would never know There was once a road through the woods. J.I. Packer, Rediscovering Holiness “Holy” is both biblical languages means separated and set apart for God, consecrated and...

During week 2 of Lent, we invite you to listen to this reflection at the end of your week, as an opportunity to look back on your week using the prayer practice of Examen. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National Council of Churches (1989 ) All prayers...

During week 2 of Lent, we invite you to listen to the following reflection at any point during the week; it loosely follows the practice of Lectio Divina - listening to the Word of God and responding in prayer. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National C...

During week 1 of Lent, we invite you to listen to this reflection at the end of your week, as an opportunity to look back on your week using the prayer practice of Examen. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National Council of Churches (1989 ) All prayers...

During week 1 of Lent, we invite you to listen to the following reflection at any point during the week; it loosely follows the practice of Lectio Divina - listening to the Word of God and responding in prayer. Music © Courtland Urbano // Special thanks to Courtland Urbano, for his contribution of music to these daily reflections. All Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version © National C...

The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Episode Links: Rich Habits Podcast on Apple or Spotify Practicing the King’s Economy - Rhodes, Holt, and Fikkert

Scripture Text: 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 12:13-21 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Randy Alcorn, Money, Possessions, and Eternity Water is a gift of God. Used properly, it gives life. Out of control, it floods, drowns, and destroys. Fire is a gift of God. Out of control, it brings horrible destruction and death. The greater a thing's potential for good when used rightly, the greater its potential fo...

The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; Malachi 3:6-12 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection: The Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible, Malachi The book may serve as a catechism for times of doubt and disappointment, during which people in the visible church are tempted to disengage from their covenant God. The prophets ministry was to light the lamp of faith in a disheartened people by reminding them of...

The Oaks Parish Podcast with Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Episode Notes & Links: Click here to submit a question for the Cheerful Giving series. Recommended Reading: Money Boss Mom by Jamie A Bosse Redeeming Money by Paul David Tripp True Riches by John Cortines & Gregory Baumer When Women Give by Kim King Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn God and Money by John Cortine...

Scripture Text: Genesis 3:1-24 and Luke 19:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection: Tim Keller, Counterfeit Gods Money cannot save you from tragedy, or give you control in a chaotic world. Only God can do that. What break the power of money over us is not just redoubled effort to follow the example of Christ. Rather, it is deepening your understanding of the salvation of Christ, what you have in him...

The Oaks Parish Podcast with Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Episode Notes & Links: Click here to contact Steve if you’re interested in financial counseling. Recommended Listening: Motley Fool Money ( Apple Podcasts or Spotify ) Money Guy ( Apple Podcasts or Spotify ) Rich Habits ( Apple Podcasts or Spotify ) Recommended Reading: Money Boss Mom by Jamie A Bosse Redeeming Money by Paul David...

Scripture Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection: Tim Keller, Counterfeit Gods As a pastor I’ve had people come to me to confess that they struggle with almost every kind of sin. Almost. “I spend too much money on myself. I think my greedy lust for money is harming my family, my soul, and people around me.” Greed hides itself from the victim. The money god’s modus operandi include...