I don't know about you, but there are times when my thoughts feel jumbledespecially when I pray. In those moments, I find it helpful to turn to the prayers given to us in Scripture. These inspired prayers not only give us words but also provide structure and focus for our own conversations with God. The Lord's Prayer is the most well-known example, taught by Jesus himself ...

John Ashley Null is both a scholar-theologian and has served as a chaplain to the British team competing in the Olympicgames. He offers this book,Performance Identity,out of his reformed studies and his pastoral heart for elite athletes who have struggled with their identity in the spotlight of the highs and lows of winning and losing. This book isnotwritten specificallyf...

The deacons met on March 25 at 7:00 p.m. with Dwight Eveland opening the meeting in prayer. John Schmoll shared the good financial report through last month as provided by Pastor Mike Holloway. Greg Gensler led us through a reading and reflection on the London Baptist Confession of 1689, chapter 27, The Communion of the Saints. There is tremendous blessing in the church. A...

The Elders of OBC met on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. for their monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, praising God who is worthy to receive glory and honor and power and thanking God for his marvelous grace towards us in the forgiveness of our sins and the gift of eternal life. He also asked for the strength to fight sin and for wisdom as pastors and ...

Michael Heiser was a scholar trained in ancient history and semitic languages who recently died in 2023. His name has become widely popular in the Christian community due to his podcasts, articles, and books such as The Unseen Realm. While his writings have renewed interest in the supernatural character of God and angels, there are concerns in Heiser's theology rooted in s...

Crossway Books has assembled a wonderful series of accessible works on systematic theology, and Dr. Jeremy Treat has done a commendable job writing on the topic of the Atonement. The atonement accomplished by Christ is truly the heart of Christianity, distinguishing our faith from all others. It is vital for believers at every stage of their Christian journey to be well-gr...

The Deacons of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. Dwight Eveland opened our monthly meeting in prayer with thanks and petitioning the Lord for His directing of us. Pastor Mike Holloway shared details of the good financial outlook through January, noting next the four new members to be welcomed on March 9, and the next membership class on March 29. ...

The Elders of OBC met for their regular monthly meeting on March 18 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting began with Pastor Pat leading the elders in a time of prayer. It was thrilling to be able to go to the Lord who is our gracious Savior God, who listens and leads us as we pray. Pastor Pat prayed for continued Christian relationships between the body of Christ, the various spiritual...

One of the foundational verses that we learn and teach others in discipleship is 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." If Paul thought that everyday things like eating and drinking must be done for the glory of God by being loving and not divisive in the church, how much more should parents seek to use biblical ...

Dave Harvey's book; When Sinners Say "I Do" seeks to help married couples and also those who are preparing for marriage be aware of some of the challenges in marriage and how God's grace helps believing couples navigate them. Harvey dives right in and highlights the reality that is present in both the husband and the wife in marriage. This approach gets at the heart of th...