Awakening Oaks

Coronavirus Isn’t the Problem, Death Is

In my lifetime, I have never encountered a worldwide pandemic. The word pandemic alone is enough to conjure up all sorts of fear, anxiety, doubt, and distrust. Economies crashing, coronavirus cases rising. Grocery store shelves empty, hospitals overwhelmed. Decreasing social gatherings, increasing isolation. But coronavirus isn’t the problem, death is. In times like these, we … Read more Coronavirus Isn’t the Problem, Death Is

Be Occupied with Joy

In the Book of ECCLESIASTES, we are told to how to have our hearts occupied with joy, but here in America, our world view is generally occupied with the lusts of the heart and the cares of this world. We continually seek a bigger house, a newer car, a better job, better friends, new spouses, … Read more Be Occupied with Joy