Stewarding Beauty
The cry of the Christian’s heart is to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life, and to gaze on God’s beauty (Ps. 27:4)....
Welcome to the Oak Park Blog
The Oak Park Blog is an extension of Oak Park's Discipleship ministry and is therefore a tool to further equip the saints of Oak Park for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:12).
The Great Divorce
As humans affected by sin, we can have a hard time accurately evaluating ourselves. We frequently evaluate ourselves on our most favorable...
Is Jesus Really God?
Imagine you are talking to a non-believing friend about Christianity and he asks you, “Why do you think that Jesus is God? Is this really...
Celebrating Betrayal? When a Pastor Leaves His Church
I’m in the middle of a thunderstorm trying to get into the parking lot of a soccer complex. The game has already been delayed, and we are...
Holding the Rope: The Church’s Role in Supporting Missions
Before embarking on his daring journey to proclaim the gospel to the unreached nation of India, William Carey made a request of the Baptist...
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
Life is tough sometimes—there is simply no way around it. Often, life hits us hard, and God seems distant. Many times, the counsel we...
Don’t Waste Your Summer
Swimming pools, vacations, and baseball—these are just a few of the many things we look forward to every year as spring gives way to...
The Doctrine of Encouragement and Why Our Words Matter
How often do you walk into a situation and have no idea what to say? You so badly want to say the right things, while also avoiding the...
Am I Just My Brain?
What does it mean to be “me?” Many people have asked this question through time, which can be seen in philosophical ponderings such as...