Pastor C. Ashley (Ash) Dotson, Mdiv, Oasis UMC at Robson Ranch Hi folks, another reminder as I know many are returning from their summer homes: There is a new thing in town. It’s called Oasis United Methodist Church! I am Ash Dotson, the pastor. I was called out of a career as a rocket and…
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October 2024, Religion
Enduring Testing—James 1:12
Pastor Chet Kwiat In the book of James, who was the half-brother of Jesus (same mother, different father), he says, “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive a crown of life that God promises to those who love him. (James 1:12 NLT). Jesus warned his followers that you will…
October 2024, Religion
Values
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Values! Each of us has values that influence your choices in life. Your values shape how you interact with your neighbors. Your values affect how you spend your money. When you worked, your company had a set of values that determined how you did your work. Your company may…
October 2024, Religion
The Bittersweet Gift of Grief
Donna Vande Kieft Most of us are delighted to be retired and living in a wonderful community with caring neighbors and friends. We also carry within us the losses that have led us to this place and time in our history. We come out of the womb at birth tasked with the process of letting…
October 2024, Religion
The New Testament: Truth or Myth?
Pastor Frank DeFusco Let me highlight 10 reasons that I believe the New Testament authors were documenting historical truth. 1) The authors included embarrassing details about themselves, which is one of the determinants used by historians to verify whether claims are true or false. 2) The New Testament writers included embarrassing details and difficult sayings…