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Acts 12:5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” The book of Acts is such an exciting book. It records the early beginning of the church. God was moving in a powerful way and people from all walks of life were... Read More →

This past week was exciting at Vacation Bible School. We had a great number of children come and many children trusted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Matthew 28:19,20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of... Read More →

Jude 1:22 “And of some have compassion, making a difference:” We are living in a world that is very calculated and cruel. Consequently, we Christians can make a difference by expressing and showing true compassion on those who are hurting. In Matthew 9:36 Jesus had compassion on... Read More →

Abraham Lincoln said, “Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.” It would seem that today’s “political correctness” has forgotten that the government is of the people. It has been said, “Liberty is the right to choose. Freedom is the result of the... Read More →

In II Timothy 4:7 the Apostle Paul states: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” We know that this statement is in reference to him coming to the end of his life. He had many struggles and yet kept going. He had much to accomplish and yet... Read More →

Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” There is a great need for father’s to raise their sons to be men. It is... Read More →

Proverbs 10:5 “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.” There is a great danger entering into the summer months thinking only of vacations and ease of living. This type of mind set could lead us to loose our zeal for... Read More →

I Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” The amazing thought of this verse is that a Christian can live their life for the glory of God. The world is determined to denounce and defame the God of heaven. However, in... Read More →

As we near the end of another blessed year at OCCA, I know many students are eagerly anticipating the start of summer vacation.  All of our academics will be completed this coming Friday morning, May 24th and, as such, we will be offering the following schedule change... Read More →

Genesis 6:5 “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Genesis 6:7 “And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth…” Genesis 6... Read More →