Right Attitudes about Money
God has a plan for everything, including how he'll provide for you! In this week's blog you'll see the four ways God provides for your needs, and how to maximize your effectiveness when working with money!...
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Turning the Tables
You've come face to face with someone who's done you wrong, but the tables have turned and you have the upper hand. How will you respond? Pastor Jeff shares some sound advice using one man's experience as an example....
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When Life Gives You Lemons
You need more than lemons to make lemonade. When you get a "lemon" in life, you need God's help to solve your sour problems. Learn the recipe for creating a "sweet situation" in this week's blog!...
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Masks
Everybody wears a mask sometime. Not the kind you find on Halloween, but the kind that hides your true self. Pastor Ben shows how you can shed your mask and live in the freedom God gives!...
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Forgive and Forget?
Does the Bible say you should "forgive and forget?" The answer might surprise you!...
The "F" Word
You know about the bad "F word," but God has an "F word" that's really good! See what it is and what it can do for you in this week's blog....
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Finish Strong!
Long-distance runners know that, if they refuse to quit, they'll find new strength. It's called a "runner's high." Life is like that. If you stay with Jesus, he'll help you finish the race and claim your prize!...
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The Benefits of Giving
In the last blog of his series on money, Pastor Jeff shows why giving is not only good for the recipient...but also good for the giver!...
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Wrong Attitudes about Money (09/18/19)
When money is tight, what do you do? The next few weeks Pastor Jeff will share tips that's helped him during financial difficulties. In this blog he talks about what NOT to do!...
Right Attitudes about Money
God has a plan for everything, including how he'll provide for you! In this week's blog you'll see the four ways God provides for your needs, and how to maximize your effectiveness when working with money!...
Fear of Losing Control
Are you worried you'll lose control of situations in your life? See how you can lose the worry and let God have control instead! Pastor Jeff, a self-admitted "control freak," shows how in this week's blog!...
Fear of Intimacy
Intimacy is all about being open and honest, and growing dependable relationships. So why are people afraid to become close? Pastor Jeff shares the reasons...and how to change this fear into friendships....
Fear of Failure
What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail? Would you still try it if you knew failure could occur, but you'd be a better person for it? In this week's blog, Pastor Jeff talks about a fear many people have, but don't know how to handle....
Fear of Rejection
It's a fact of life that not everyone is going to become your best friend. So how do we recenter our lives when others don't respond to us? Pastor Jeff shares some personal experiences and how he learned to handle rejection God's way!...
Close to My Heart
Few things impact people's lives like college. That's why it's such a good thing that Chi Alpha is around to provide support. This week's blog links to a vlog with Jon King, OU Chi Alpha director. In it you'll learn what Chi Alpha is, and how it fits into the campus scene....
Battle of the Wills
You've prayed and studied, and now you know what God wants you to do. But you're less than enthusiastic about the path he's laid out. What comes next? Do you conveniently ignore God's wishes? Or try to strike a deal with him? In this week's blog Pastor Jeff shares the one response that leads to success!...
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Road Signs
God wants us to know his will so much that he's put "road signs" along life's journey. In this week's blog, Pastor Jeff shares how to recognize and read these signs that point to the destination God has in mind for you....
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What Went Wrong?
As Christians we want the will of God for our lives. But sometimes we end up on a different road...only to wonder "what went wrong?" Pastor Jeff shares why we make wrong turns...and how to avoid them in the future!...
Reading Between the Lines
People are fond of saying saying that God's will should be done...but just what is "God's will?" Is it really possible to know what God wants us to do? This week Pastor Jeff defines God's will...it may not be what you think...and he shows how you can discover your place in it!...
Change the Way You Change
Have you tried to change your life but haven't been as successful as you'd like? Perhaps you need to "change the way you change!" In this blog, Student Ministries Pastor Ben Tickle shows how!...
The Roller Coaster
The roller coaster ride we call life is best when shared! Sometimes, though, we're reluctant to get on board. Todd Zimmerman, teaching pastor, compares his first coaster ride with everyday experiences he's had since!...
Puttin' on the Ritz
Making a good first impression is important. So is continuing to be your best...even after that first impression is made. Special guest Todd Zimmerman shows why consistency is key to making good, new relationships...and strengthening existing relationships....
Contending with Conflict
Why does conflict exist? There are a lot of theories. The Bible lists only one reason for conflict. It also shows how to deal with it! Pastor Jeff covers the "cause" and the "solution," in this week's Life After Sunday blog!...
Get a Grip on Gossip
Gossip is bad news! It hurts everyone...the subject of gossip, and those spreading it! This week, Pastor Jeff gives some great tips for steering conversations away from those tempting tidbits...and recovering when we fall into the gossip trap!...
Cut the Criticism
In last week's blog, Pastor Jeff shared how complaining hurts everyone. This week he talks about three behaviors that are closely related to complaining: criticism, negativity, and sarcasm. Learn how to keep these from overrunning your life in this week's "Life After Sunday!"...
Your Words Have Power, part 1
In this week's Life After Sunday blog, Pastor Jeff looks at a surprising way words can cause problems: complaining. Did you know the Bible has a lot to say about this subject...including how to get free from this habit? Read on to learn more... And...be sure to check out the challenge at the end of the blog! Are you willing to try it?...
The Best Defense
It's just one step from "flirting" with something we know is wrong...to actually doing it! But oh, what a step it is! This week we'll learn what happened when Lot took that step...and how we can avoid making the same mistakes!...
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The Devil Made Me Do It!
The devil made me do it! You've heard it. You may have said it. But is it really true? Does the devil have that kind of power? Read on to find out, as Pastor Jeff uncovers the real cause of our failures...and it's not what you might think!...
Fight for Your Life - 2
What role does the devil play? Why does God allow him to keep hurting people? How can I know if God is talking to me...or if it's the devil? This week, Pastor Jeff shares more about spiritual warfare by answering these and other questions. Check out his answers in Fight for Your Life, part 2....
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Fight for Your Life - 1
Did you know you're in a dogfight every day? Not against any person, but against an invisible adversary...the devil. This week Pastor Jeff explains how this adversary got his start, why he matters to you, and how you can fight and win! ...
How to Keep Your Dreams Going!
You know God's dream for you. You've started to act on it. But how do you keep the dream going...especially when unexpected things happen? Pastor Jeff gives a few helpful guidelines in this week's Life After Sunday blog!...
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How to Hear from God
Last week, we learned God wants us to have dreams for our lives. But you may wonder how to hear from God about the dreams he has for you! After all, it seems smart to align what we want with what he wants! In this week's blog, Pastor Jeff shares five biblical steps for hearing from God. Are these steps what you think they are? Read on to find out!...
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God's Dream
It's time to dream again! Not just any dreams...but God-sized dreams. This week, Pastor Jeff shares the formula for shaking off the doldrums, finding new vision, and moving ahead! ...
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I'm Too Busy!
Keeping busy is good...to a point. But how do you know when you're "too busy?" And if you are too busy, how can you "get off the merry-go-round?" This week I share some time-tested tips that can help you slow down, rest better, and become more effective! ...
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How to Hear from God
Last week, we learned God wants us to have dreams for our lives. But you may wonder how to hear from God about the dreams he has for you! After all, it seems smart to align what we want with what he wants! In this week's blog, Pastor Jeff shares five biblical steps for hearing from God. Are these steps what you think they are? Read on to find out!...
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