Imagination and Dreams
God’s love was made real. It came in the flesh, it was something we could see, feel, touch, and experience.
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Rev. Phil Button
God’s love was made real. It came in the flesh, it was something we could see, feel, touch, and experience.
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Let the Light Shine Through
Dear Friends, A little girl wondered what a saint might be. One day her mother took her to a great cathedral to see the gorgeous stained-glass windows with scenes from the Bible. When she saw the beauty of it all she cried out loud, “Now I know what saints are. They... Read More
Christmas Collections
Dear Friends, Could you help us make Christmas happen for some families? Christmas is only 49 days away! I know, right? How did that happen so fast? Part of what makes Christmas so special is the joy of giving, especially giving gifts to the children in our lives.... Read More
Make a Difference
Dear Friends, Most of us will do two really important things this week: Cast a ballot in the election Fill out a pledge card for the church Each of these acts reflects our values. Each of these acts tells the world what we think is important. Each of these acts... Read More
The Winning Ticket
Dear Friends, 5, 28, 62, 65, 70 and 5 Those six winning numbers would have won $1.6 Billion in the Mega Millions Lottery. I am going to let you in on a little secret. My wife Bridget gets very excited every time the lottery hits these record highs. She loves to dream... Read More
Do It Anyway
“People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you... Read More
Welcome Home
“Home is a place where, when you go there, they have to take you in.” Robert Frost Dear Friends, Welcome home! For over 180 years, Royal Oak First has been the spiritual home to thousands of different people—people of different ages, races, and backgrounds. It has... Read More
Enjoy the Moment
Dear Friends, This weekend is a little weird for our family. It is weird because it feels like we have a foot in two worlds. It is still summer. The memories are still pretty fresh of camps and swimming and ice cream on the back porch as the fireflies dance in dusk of... Read More