This season of David’s leadership reminds us that when our lives are operating by God’s grace, we won’t wait for opportunities to come to us, we will look for ways to help others.The post Gracious In Victory (2 Samuel #6) first appeared on The Oasis.

When God says “no” to something we must learn to trust that He has something even better in mind for us. See how David responded when God said “no.”The post God’s Plan For Our Lives Is Always Best (2 Samuel #5) first appeared on The Oasis.

Alive in Christ (Its a Bug’s Life)The post Pastor Chad Rasmussen first appeared on The Oasis.

David’s passion was to worship God, but there is a correct way to do it.  Jesus said we must worship God in spirit and in truth.  This passage is a great reminder to give attention to how we worship not just who we worship.The post The Ark of God (2 Samuel #4) first appeared on The Oasis.

What we are building our life on or trusting in is the key to all our lives.  If our foundation can be taken away, then we are only as stable as long as it remains.  But, if our foundation has permanency, then we are enabled to remain stable forever.The post Foundations(2 Samuel #3) first appeared on The Oasis.

Though God is always at work, man will seek to scheme and plot to get ahead of others in this life instead of acknowledging and resting in what God is doing.  See how this leader God is developing navigates this treacherous journey.The post Expect Resistance (2 Samuel #2) first appeared on The Oasis.

David is a model for growing into the person God created us to be.  We see how God is shaping David and how God shapes us to reach our potential.The post A Growing Leader (2 Samuel #1) first appeared on The Oasis.

The post The Priorities of Jesus for His Followers (John 17: 12 – 26) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus was about to endure the suffering of the cross and separation from the Father.  Yet, He left us a great example of where our focus should be as He pours out His heart to the Father.The post Jesus Praying (John 17:1-11) first appeared on The Oasis.

When we learn to turn all of life over to God we begin to experience His joy and peace.The post Turning Life Over to God (John 16:17-33) first appeared on The Oasis.