by ORBC Family | Feb 5, 2021 | Christian Living, Faith
Every day, our country seems more and more divided. So many of us are so utterly convinced we’re right that we refuse to listen to other perspectives unless it’s to point out their mistakes. The gap has only grown with time. As Christians, what can we do about the...
by ORBC Family | Nov 8, 2019 | Devotionals, Faith
As Thanksgiving approaches and we remember what we have to be thankful for, it’s time to see what the Bible says about gratitude as well. After all, who should we be thanking more than God? The authors of the Bible understood that we owe everything to God, from...
by ORBC Family | Aug 2, 2019 | Devotionals, Faith, What We Believe
We all know the third commandment: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.” (Exodus 20:7 NASB) Most people assume it just means we shouldn’t use God’s name as a swear word....
by ORBC Family | Jun 7, 2019 | Devotionals, Faith
Looking back on Mental Health Month in May, you may be considering what self-worth means for a Christian. The concept has no easy definition. Outside the church, people may use it as an excuse for self-centered behavior or just as a substitute for the worth found in...
by ORBC Family | May 17, 2019 | Faith, What We Believe
The words “eternal life” are often repeated in Christian circles without much elaboration. We tend to assume that everyone just knows what it means to have eternal life. But what about those of us with questions or uncertainties? The words on their own don’t seem to...