Posted on Oct 13, 2018 in Kent's Corner | Tags: 1 Kings 10:24, 1 Kings 4:29, Christian Blog, church, faith, god, Love, Oakwood, Oakwood Church, Proverbs 8:12, Saline MI
I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.
By Me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;
by Me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. Read more…
Posted on Oct 6, 2018 in Kent's Corner | Tags: Christian Blog, church, faith, god, Love, Luke 15:20, Oakwood, Oakwood Church, Saline MI
So he got up and went to his father.“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. Luke 15:20-24
Who came up with the concept of being ‘color-blind?’ Yes, there are people who are literally color-blind, but I have heard that phrase used often in conversation with people with respect to their view on race. “I don’t see color when talking to people,” is what some would say to me as if it were a badge of honor. “It does not matter what color you are. I see you as a brother in Read more…
Posted on Sep 29, 2018 in Kent's Corner | Tags: Christian Blog, church, faith, god, Mark 1:16, Oakwood, Oakwood Church, Saline MI
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed Him. Mark 1:16-18
My mother was an avid reader of Consumer Reports magazine. She would keep old copies of it so that when it came time to shop for something, she could pull up one of the old articles giving ratings on various brands, and then weigh cost and quality to what Read more…
Posted on Sep 22, 2018 in Kent's Corner | Tags: 2 Kings 13:15, arrow, Christian Blog, church, Deuteronomy 31:6, Oakwood, Oakwood Church, Saline MI
Elisha told him, “Get a bow and some arrows.” And the king did as he was told. Elisha told him, “Put your hand on the bow,” and Elisha laid his own hands on the king’s hands.
Then he commanded, “Open that eastern window,” and he opened it. Then he said, “Shoot!” So he shot an arrow. Elisha proclaimed, “This is the Lord’s arrow, an arrow of victory over Aram, for you will completely conquer the Arameans at Aphek.”
Then he said, “Now pick up the other arrows and strike them against the ground.” So the king picked them up and Read more…
Posted on Sep 15, 2018 in Kent's Corner | Tags: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Christian Blog, faith, god, hope, Jesus, Love, Oakwood Church, Romans 12:9, Saline, Saline MI
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love truly does overcome everything. It is not something that has not just been words. It is something God has proven repeatedly in my life. The story below is an example of how God moves in man’s heart and soul even against what worldly belief he has.
There was a squash instructor (the sport, not the vegetable :)) at one of Boston’s most exclusive and prestigious schools. He did not understand much about being prejudice let alone his own prejudices. God decided it was time that he confront it head on. One year, a freshman started at his school as the Read more…
