I wanted to give an updated report on Kevin Watkins.He want last week to get a full body scan. The Tumor in his liver has shrunk to 1/3 of its original size! Praise God,,,, Thank you Jesus! Let's continue to lift Kevin and the Watkins family for his full recovery and healing. God is awesome!

Blessings,
Danny

God is doing amazing things in Oasis! Our service this morning was awesome. Here is a list of our happenings.

• Two salvations
• Blaze youth event was awesome! we had 13
• Our services continue to blow me away with God's presence.
• We are adding Sunday evening services soon.
• We begin our 40 day fast today.
• God is sending us more wonderful people.
• I can't wait till next Sunday.

Blessings,
Danny

What a great week! It started out with me finding out that Cheryl is six weeks pregnant. On Wednesday Abby and I spent the whole day together. Then on thursday we had Kylie's seventh Birthday. Finally our Sunday service was dynamic. The Lord moved powerfully in our service.

My Sunday night download

• We had 1 salvation in our morning service.
• We baptised 10, Sunday afternoon at Jay and Gail's home.
• The Blaze Youth service starts in two weeks.....I'm pumped
• Our Holy Spirit series has been awesome.
• I love our church! Oasis rocks and Abby and Kylie would say.

I hope you have a blessed week.
Danny

Today was an amazing service, the power of God was so strong and powerful.
I know people were touched and healed by the power of God.

Tonight we had our membership class. The turn out was great!
I want to thank everyone who helped with the membership class tonight. We wouldn't do it without you.

Blessings,
Danny

We had an awesome Sunday morning service. Our prayer time was dynamic. God is doing some amazing things at Oasis.

Things I'm thankful for this week.

• We had one Salvation in our morning service(Praise God)
• 8 people are joining Oasis Church next week
• 6 will be baptized next month
• we had 10 in our new foundations class
• God's power is moving in our Wednesday night bible studies
• God is adding wonderful people to us weekly
• Our current members blow me away with their love and kindness
• God continues to bless Cheryl and I with Grace and favor.
• My kid's are all happy and healthy
• I love my wife more and more each week
• Jesus is in total control
• I'm a blessed man

Blessings,
Danny

 Thank you Oasis Church for standing with us in believing for Dave, Susan and Kevin Watkins. I know that God has a purpose and a plan for their situation. Our God is a miracle working God, and we the church are to hold them up when they are weak and fearful. We are called to make up the hedge and fill the gap. I covet your prayers for them.

Blessings,
Danny

We had a dynamic weekend at Oasis Church.
Saturday night we had a marriage weekend at the home of David and Susan Watkins. We had a great time together. Susan and David were wonderful host. Many thanks to them.

Sunday services were dynamic. God was really moving in our prayer time.

I'm looking forward to the many events planned for May.

1. We will pray and intercede for National day of prayer on the 7th.
2. Mothers day is right around the corner, we will have a special service for all the mothers.
3. Oasis church will hold a membership class and induction for all who are considering Oasis.
4. We finish out the month with a water Baptism on the 31st at the home of Jay and Gail Dujardin.(BBQ will be served)

I'm so excited to be apart of what God is doing in the body of Christ.
Blessings,
Danny

 

Resolving Marriage Conflict by Focusing on Solutions

If you, like so many other married couples, are trying to work through the trials and tribulations of managing your relationship and struggling with serious marriage issues, then you've probably questioned repeatedly "how to help my marriage succeed?" But what about the age old adage of "forgive and forget"? Finding needed marriage help may be as simple as learning the power of forgiveness.

 

There is probably nothing more difficult than swallowing your pulsating pride in the heat of battle, especially if you feel that playing the role of the victim suits the situation. What you risk more by ignoring the importance of forgiveness are the possibilities of finding a positive method of conflict management and communication by removing or detaching yourself and your emotions from the volatility of the issue itself.

 

Forgiveness is not about ignoring the issues in your marriage. It's not about condoning the problem or misguided behavior of your spouse. It's simply about detaching yourself from each incident or issue so that you can focus on ways to save your marriage without bogging your relationship down in spite, anger or resentment. It's your new lease on hope and a positive and mature approach to resolving conflict in marriage without feeling like you're being held hostage to marriage conflict. This is where the danger of repeating the same behaviors without moving forward could place your marriage in a stalemate and eventual jeopardy.

 

Move on! Learn to let go of your anger and resentment. Don't stoop to spite and revenge. Work through the individual issues that feed these emotions and that allow anxiety and fear to prevent you from engaging in healthy conflict management. Why withhold your will to resolve your marital issues and grow your relationship by suffocating that desire with grudges?

 

The art of managing conflict in marriage lies in the ability to move past the problems to focus on potential solutions. No marriage can succeed if it remains mired in the past. Forgiveness will net positive benefits for you and your spouse beyond simply opening your communication to more honest interaction. Forgiveness frees you to start afresh, every day.

 

Reaching out for professional help to assist you and your spouse in your conflict is an option to consider as well. You will find that the stress of handling issues as they pop up is greatly reduced when you can focus your energy on what is working in your relationship. Seek help toward learning conflict management skills and the power of forgiveness. Consider our marriage weekend workshop April 25th.  We are here to help.

 

Blessings,
Danny

Cheryl and I have seen marriages go under some extreme attacks lately. We have people in our families and our churches that are struggling and hurting. 
 

If you are contemplating filing for divorce or drawing up separation agreements, you probably feel that you have no other choices.  We all know that experiencing conflict in marriage is part and parcel of being married.  It is only normal that you and your spouse have differing ideas and points of view; after all, you are married, not cloned.  But, for whatever reason, the marriage conflict has escalated and it is very likely that both of you are at a loss as to how to reconcile your differences.

Before you start hammering the final nail into your marriage's coffin, take a step back and examine your relationship for just a moment. It may be that you're caught in a whirlwind of emotions that is preventing clear thought and constructive communication. It may be that you and your spouse have forgotten how to provide for each other's emotional and physical needs. Most likely, it's a combination of many things over time and by now you think it's too much and too late.  The truth is that it is NEVER too late to address these problems and save your marriage.  The question is how.

Consider carefully what you are trying to reconcile, your end goals and what has or hasn't succeeded thus far. Here are some steps you should then consider taking:

1. Take a few days apart from each other to gather your thoughts. While apart, you and your spouse pray and write down the needs you each feel are being neglected and the issues that need to be worked through.
2. Sit down with your spouse and calmly discuss each other's list. Speak respectfully. Listen to really understand. Don't judge.  Keep the communication open and honest. This is crucial to moving the process forward without falling back into poor communication habits that have prevented progress up to this point. You are likely to find that there are common needs and issues you both are struggling with. Resolve to find constructive solutions.
3. Seek the counsel of a trusted friend, Pastors and family who have worked through similar marriage issues. Bounce ideas off them and actively listen for suggestions from their experiences that could make a marked difference in your own marriage.
4. Seek professional marriage help. Don't hesitate!  Discuss your lists of issues with a licensed minister, marriage therapist or counselor.  Look into attending a marriage seminar or marriage workshop that can help you in a short period of time gather ideas, skills and techniques that can help you work through your marriage crisis.

Oasis church is offering a marriage workshop this weekend in Round Rock, Texas

If you and your spouse can't do the first three steps above on your own, seek professional marriage help. The implications of divorce or marriage separation are serious and many.

Your marriage crisis screams out that you should be seek help now to guide you and your spouse through the barricades and miscommunication and give you both a fighting chance of resolving your issues. If you've reached a point where both of you have addressed the areas of your marriage that just aren't working, then it is time to find a qualified third party who can help you find a lasting solution. Be wise and courageous and don't hesitate to seek the help you need. Keep your eyes fixed on your hope for a loving marriage and pursue it with all your strength of commitment.

Blessings,
Danny

This Sunday was our 1st opportunity to hold an Easter service in Oasis Church. Wow! I can't believe it's been 8 months since the church launched. The power of God was strong in our service this morning and the word was dynamic. God has brought some amazing and wonderful people to our church since our launch. I know the foundation is being laid for what God is going to do through Oasis. I'm excited about the future and the hope to see people restored, healed and blessed. I think that is the message for today that through the resurrection lives are restored, healed and blessed. I hope you have a great week and again Happy Resurrection Day!
Blessings,
Danny