Why are Christians known for being judgmental? Because often we are.

If we’re honest we would agree that a lot of the time we are known for what we are against more than what we are for.

Welcome to Part 2 of our “3 Minute Interviews” from the Unshakeable Conference earlier this month. Connecting with people who are “all over the map,” but share a common goal: a deeper understanding of our faith – or, in one case, a desire to ask questions.

We apologize in advance that the final few interviews are audio only. With all the traffic in the room, our camera must have gotten bumped, which made the video unusable. 

Enjoy part 2!

Recently we were at the Unshakeable conference at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond. Just FYI, they are never only three minutes! We do it to let people know who we are and what we do at Oneness, and we get to know people we wouldn’t ordinarily meet and find out about their ministries. Most importantly we get to connect with other believers on the most important thing – and that is Jesus Himself. And when you do that, other differences can take a back seat.

We just spent last week talking about the free gift of grace. But there is a cost. Not as far as God is concerned, but from people – even, or especially, other believers. The way you live and the choices you make change as you experience and understand the implications of living in grace. Some of those choices can be unpopular with your church, family, or friends. 

The word grace is thrown around a lot in Christian circles. We sing about God’s grace, preach it, post about it. There is nothing more Christian than grace. But do we get the depth of the meaning and the implications of Grace?

Divorce divides. Obviously. But not just spouses, but it can cause division between friends, families, and within churches. Whether you’ve been through a divorce, or know someone who has, we hope to help you understand, and to encourage you by sharing what we believe is God’s heart on this issue.

As we’ve said before, Rick is the “Big Picture” guy, and I am the “Practical” girl. He’s been flying the Freedom Plane, so now I’m going to attempt to land it. What specifically can freedom look like in our lives?

When we say yes to Jesus everything changes. We become a new creature. Not just washed or covered. Jesus didn’t put on a pair of rose-colored glasses so He could tolerate looking at us. Jesus doesn’t stand between us and God so He can apologize for our bad behavior. No, He made us new. Something that didn’t exist before. We are now the place where Holy Spirit abides. We replaced the Holy of Holies, the curtain that separated the inner court for the Holy of Holies was ripped from top to bottom. Holy Spirit left the box (although it was a nice one) and on Pentecost He entered into all who say yes to Christ. What are we free from?

Every new year begins with us wishing each other a Happy New Year. I have begun wondering what exactly a happy year looks like. What would it take to live the entire year happy? 

Sweet little baby Jesus in the manger, calm and quiet, halo around His head, with arms outstretched. That’s how we see Him portrayed in every nativity scene. It’s beautiful and peaceful and we get the point. But every mother knows how unrealistic that picture is.