The Holy Spirit led Paul to write to the believers in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 5:17), saying after “Rejoice always,” “Pray without ceasing.” I’m not any kind of Bible scholar, but I don’t think these statements are suggestions. They are obviously imperatives—commands. I can at least...
Coats for Lindbergh Kids The Coats for Kids drive in the month of December was a BIG success! Eastwood, you are the BEST! You never cease to amaze and surprise me. Every time you are asked as a congregation to help others, you go over and above. The administration and teachers of Lindbergh...
My life verse is Psalm 73:25 “Whom do I have in heaven but you and I desire no one on earth as much as you.” Although I knew it was a word from God for me, I struggled against it. If I preferred God above all others, would there be no helpmate in my life? […]
On the last Sunday of 2015 during the Sunday morning message I asked if anyone had a goal/resolution for the New Year. Several raised their hands. Someone shouted out that they were going to get rid of clutter. We all know what that means: cleaning out the closets, the garage, and the cabinets....
I hope you had a Merry Christmas! By the time you read this we will be looking toward the New Year. I want to be ready for what God has planned for us this coming year! This Sunday I will be sharing a message entitled “Be Ready”. We get ready for a lot of things: […]
The three women we see and read about at this time of year when we celebrate Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem are Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna, the prophetess. Volunteer appreciation is an integral part of what we do at Eastwood Tulsa and we want to take a moment to recognize the women who work...
In all the Christmas hubbub, don’t forget about Advent. That’s the four Sundays before Christmas when we focus on events of Jesus’ birth. We’ve already looked at Prophecy and how Mary and Joseph got to Bethlehem. This Sunday we focus on the shepherds. Have you ever wondered what it was like...
Merry Christmas! It’s hard to believe it’s already the Christmas season, but it is! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did. It was nice to spend some extra time with the family and to relax and ponder on all the blessings the Lord has blessed me with. It’s...
This past month the whole meaning of Thanksgiving has been impressed on us through many things. And it is so good for us to be reminded of all the blessings God has placed in our lives. Could you imagine life without a family or the day-to-day provisions that we have? We truly are blessed! As...
by Charles Stanley The word “meditation” tends to evoke images foreign to the Western mind. Perhaps that’s why so many contemporary believers have removed the word from their vocabulary. But we do this at our great peril because scriptural meditation greatly helps us to listen accurately to the...