We hear the phrase “Christmas Spirit” used many times this time of year but what really is the “Spirit of Christmas” and is there a description of this spirit in the Bible?  The “Spirit of Christmas” is a reality and it’s embodied in the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.The post The Spirit of Christmas – Part 1 (Philippians 2:1-11) first appeared on The Oasis.

In the conclusion of this letter, the author once again points us all back to God for it is through Him and only through Him that we will navigate life successfully and prosper in life spiritually.The post The God Who Makes Everything Possible (Hebrews 13:20-25) first appeared on The Oasis.

We are called to be followers of God who grow to trust God in all of life’s seasons and circumstances.  We must especially have faith when trials and suffering come into our lives.  Are we willing to fully identify with Jesus Christ and His Kingdom?The post Evidences of Faith (part 2) (Hebrews 13:9-19) first appeared on The Oasis.

The author concludes this powerful exhortation by supplying us with clear markers to determine if we are running the race of life by faith, and to ensure that we will finish life’s race strong.The post Evidences Of Faith (Hebrews 13:1-8) first appeared on The Oasis.

In this passage, our author not only reasserts the superiority of the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, but reminds us all of our responsibility connected to being a partaker of this New Covenant.The post Living For What Will Remain (Hebrews 12:18-29) first appeared on The Oasis.

Without a clarity of who God is guiding us through life, we will suffer great spiritual loss and ruin.  Therefore, our view of God is vital to our spiritual health and well-being.  We must make sure we have an unobstructed view of God in our lives at all times.The post Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-17) first appeared on The Oasis.

If one is a true child of God, then spiritual training is not an option; it is a requirement from the hand of a loving God.  It is in our best interest that He provides training and correction so we may grow and mature, and be prepared for the challenges of life.The post The Training Room of God (Hebrews 12:5-13) first appeared on The Oasis.

In this passage, the author shares how one can navigate the marathon of life and be victorious through life rather than allowing the circumstances of life to defeat and demoralize us.The post Running To Win (Hebrews 12:1-4) first appeared on The Oasis.

This great chapter not only instructs us about what faith is, but also encourages us as to what we can accomplish and achieve by faith.  Faith in God is paramount to a life that pleases God therefore understanding the principle of faith is a necessity.The post By Faith (Hebrews 11) first appeared on The Oasis.

Followers of Jesus Christ must never retreat but continually press on and push forward despite the difficulty.  Our God is able to furnish us with His supernatural stamina and strength to finish life strong and to face every obstacle and challenge that life may bring.The post No Retreat! (Hebrews 10:32 – 39) first appeared on The Oasis.