Two metaphors unlock our understanding of God's word and its role in our lives. Isaiah says it is like "rain" that enters the parched earth...
Is it possible to test for spiritual growth?
No. And yes. The master of spiritual growth is the Spirit and only he can guide us. But the Spirit works through people and the...
Resource: Prayer
Prayer is an opportunity to sit down with the Creator of the universe, not merely some rote chore to be "performed" before each meal. Nowhere...
Resource: Patience
We often think of patience as being able to wait for something - delaying gratification. However, the word means more than that. Patience is the...
Resource: Worship
Sunday morning church activities represent only a piece of the biblical definition of worship. Anything we do that brings honor and glory to God is...
Spiritual Growth Inventory
The purpose of this inventory is to help you uncover areas in your walk where there is potential for further growth. We've broken down what...
About OPISO
2000 years ago a few average guys strapped on their sandals, fell in behind a Jewish carpenter and began a seemingly ordinary trek across the...
Resource: Bible
I've always hated that question, "Are you one of those people who takes the Bible literally?" I think what people mean by that is something...
Who We Are…
In July of 1994 I decided that the best way he could spend the rest of my one, short life was to help others find...
Does “Rated R” Matter?
Last night my wife and I watched "Munich," the movie about assassins sent to kill the Palestinian kidnappers/murderers of 11 members of the 1972 Israeli...