It is Okay to Grieve

I can remember how exciting it was to plant Stone Oak Bible Church. The simple vision was inspiring. We imagined a church dependent on God’s power, not on any gimmick or show. We loved the simplicity of the people of God gathering together around the word of God...

Halloween as Mission

What should we do with Halloween? There are few more controversial holidays in the Church as Halloween. It seems that many people have some very strong opinions on both sides of the issue. What was it like for you as a child? Was Halloween a celebrated activity? Did...
The Church and Sin

The Church and Sin

Options 1 and 2… There are few things that confuse the church more than how to deal with sin. On the one hand we have Option #1, and I will call this the “God is Love” option. We love people. We don’t want to judge. We don’t want to hold to a kind of legalistic,...
Why I Got Baptized

Why I Got Baptized

My name is John Jeffers, and I chose to be baptized at Stone Oak Bible Church approximately a year and a half ago. And for those who know me, you also know that I no youngster; either chronologically or spiritually. Jesus become my Lord and savior during my 2nd year...