When I’m sitting across the table from a good friend, we deep-dive pretty quickly into the things that matter: How are you doing? No really…how are you really doing? It’s easy to put on a show, a fake smile, an empty “I’m fine”...
So often, I come face-to-face with things in myself that aren’t very cute or healthy. I’m thankful that God grows us. I’m thankful that He is patient with us as we grow. Let’s grow TOGETHER. Let’s grow beyond the junk of unhealthiness. ...
Over the summer when I turned 21, I backpacked Europe for 6 weeks with 2 other girlfriends. It was pre-9/11 and a trip of a lifetime! Two thirds of us were working through break-ups, so many conversations at the Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, and walking through the Roman...
Hey fam! I’m sure God has done a work in your group over the summer. As fall approaches, what opportunities and next steps exist for us to see believers develop through Gospel impact, and how can we accomplish our big goals as Oklahoma Baptists in the coming...
It’s so interesting to me that often my biggest strength can have an UGLY SIDE and can also be my biggest vice. Have you found that to be true? Here’s what I mean… One of my strengths is being very detailed, very thorough, very planned and scheduled...
I have always loved the story of Joseph. But, it’s not an easy story to read. It is laden with heartache, hurt, betrayal, disappointment, accusations, and jealousy. I don’t love it for the drama. I love it because of what God does in the middle of the...
I grew up just a couple miles from both sets of my grandparents. I would frequently have after-school dates with my grandmothers where we would get ice cream and play card games. Around Christmastime, my grandmother Mary Ruth would bake sugar cookies with me. I loved...
Prominent Oklahoma Baptist pastor and Native American ministry leader Bill Barnett died on Feb. 5. Barnett was pastor of Seminole, Indians Nations and was a leader with Indian Falls Creek, among various other ministries. Hance Dilbeck, executive director-treasurer for...
At the beginning of 2020, I chose, in cooperation with Angela and a good friend & mentor, a word to mark my year. Due to some extenuating circumstances and unlike my word-choosing partners, I drug my feet. I had a feeling in my gut at what I was thinking and how I...
Each new year holds tons of opportunity. Leaders continually face the question of whether or not they will take every opportunity the Lord presents to advance the Gospel and build the Church. In terms of the continuing work of making disciples, post-profession of...
