by WadeArnold | Sep 21, 2018 | Discipleship
Roadblocks to Prayer For many of us, prayer is the most difficult aspect of the Christian life. We erect so many barriers to prayer. We think, “I need to get my act together before talking with God,” We think, “I need get all these other things done so I can be free...
by WadeArnold | Aug 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
This week I want to draw everyone’s attention to an issue that many have likely not considered. Last week, Andrew Stoecklein, a pastor in Chico, California, committed suicide. You can learn more about what happened by clicking here. It is also highly unlikely...
by WadeArnold | Aug 17, 2018 | Discipleship
When most of us think about meditation we are likely to think of a Buddhist monk sitting crossed-legged in his bright orange robe and chanting. And that certainly is one form of meditation, though it is not Christian meditation. Sadly, many, if not most, Christians...
by WadeArnold | Aug 10, 2018 | Bible Study, Spiritual Disciplines
Holy Living is hard if we try it on our own The hope of the Christian life is that we will be transformed into the likeness of Christ. Humans, however, have at least three serious problems in attaining to Christlikeness. The first is probably the first one you would...
by WadeArnold | Aug 9, 2018 | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines
During my sermon on the state fo the church on July 29, 2018, I asked everyone to commit to praying for Ocoee Oaks every day during the month of August. Several people have asked for an electronic copy of the twelve specific prayers I asked you to pray. I modified...
