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This will be my final “giving thanks” post. I hope this has helped you give thanks this week.
Today I’m thankful for the family of God. Every Sunday I assemble together with fellow Christians for worship. It’s a time of fellowship and encouragement. Where would I be today without that weekly gathering together? Many people have [...]

Today I’m thankful for hope. What would I do without it? How could I cope without hope? I’m primarily thinking of the hope of eternal life with God. I’ve done a funeral or two where the person that died was not a Christian. How do you truly comfort that family?
“Brothers, we do not want you [...]

It’s Black Friday. Anyone up for shopping?
Today I’m thankful for stuff. Lots of people are shopping for stuff today. Do we really need more stuff? Most of us probably don’t. But I’m thankful for the stuff I have. Things like my cell phone, laptop computer, car, TV, clothes, house, toothbrush, microwave, bed, Ohio State slippers, [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!
Today I’m thankful for my health. I’ve never broken a bone. I’ve never had a cavity. I’ve never had a stay in the hospital. I’ve been blessed for whatever reason. Most of that is probably good genes because I haven’t been exercising or eating as I should. I know that will catch up with [...]

Today I’m thankful for God’s Word. What a gift! God has supernaturally preserved it down through the centuries and today we get to enjoy it in an easy-to-read English translation. Wow!
Grab your Bible before you hit the bed tonight. Read it. Study it. Memorize it. Apply it. And give thanks for it. Remember, a Bible [...]

We just wrapped up a three-week series called “Blazing New Trails.” God has led OCC to six key initiatives through a strategic planning process. We’ll be working on these initiatives over the next five years. I’m excited about what God is going to do. Click on the link below to download a booklet that summarizes [...]

I’m starting a series of posts today on the things I’m thankful for. Check back for new posts every day this week.
The first thing I’m thankful for is my family. I’m so blessed! Beth is a wonderful wife and mother. Noah is a lot of fun. He’s growing up fast! Jacy is such a cutie. [...]

Below is a “sneak peak” of my newsletter article for December. If you want on our newsletter mailing list, just let me know.
Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. Let me encourage you to invite your family and friends to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We will have two [...]

Five years in a row. Wow! If you’re a Michigan fan, please understand that we have to revel in this while we can. I’m sure the tables will be turned soon.
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GO BUCKEYES!

Tomorrow is Commitment Sunday for 17:20 – Moving the Mountain. If every family at OCC would give $17.20 every week (above and beyond their regular giving), then our $1.6 million debt would be eliminated in five years. It’s a lofty goal, but Jesus said in Matthew 17:20 – “I tell you the truth, if you [...]