How to Tackle BOREDom
Hi, Welcome! How to Tackle BOREDom Posted by Jason Lee, Groups Resident, on Mar 25, 2020 How to Tackle BOREDom COVID-19 has me stuck and I’m bored. Now what? AM: Early Morning Breathe As we continue to tune in on any news source (e.g., social media, TV, and radio), we...
How to Cope With Anxiety and Fear During the Pandemic
Hi, Welcome! How to Cope With Anxiety and Fear During the Pandemic Posted by Shanda Gunter, ReNew Director, on Mar 19, 2020 How to Cope With Anxiety and Fear During the Pandemic It’s hard to turn on the TV or scroll though social media without triggering anxiety or fear right...
How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage
Hi, Welcome! How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage Posted by Tsedey Tadesse, Contributing Writer, on Feb 05, 2019 How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage Emotional baggage is usually the term we use for unresolved negative issues of an emotional nature. We all have emotional baggage. But some are...
Overcoming Fear When Making Decisions
Hi, Welcome! Overcoming Fear When Making Decisions Posted by Anita Battista, Contributing Writer, on Feb 04, 2018 Overcoming Fear When Making Decisions When faced with making decisions, especially life-changing ones, it is natural for us to feel fear and anxiety. We might have a fear of the unknown, a fear...
Seven Common Questions About Baptism
Hi, Welcome! Seven Common Questions About Baptism Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Mar 08, 2022 Seven Common Questions About Baptism If you grew up in the church, you have probably heard or experienced some type of baptism—whether it was watching a Christ-follower be immersed in water or attending...
Who Decided What Should Be in the New Testament?
Hi, Welcome! Who Decided What Should Be in the New Testament? Posted by Eric Torrence, Transformation Pastor, on Feb 01, 2022 Who Decided What Should Be in the New Testament? Our New Testaments contain the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. However, there are other gospels about Jesus, some...
Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in the Psalms
Hi, Welcome! Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in the Psalms Posted by Susan Harms, Contributing Writer, on Sep 30, 2021 Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in the Psalms As a morning person, my perfectly crafted early latte isn’t so much about waking me up as it is to welcome me...
Where Do We Take Our Cues?
Hi, Welcome! Where Do We Take Our Cues? Posted by Vince Ellwood, Contributing Writer, on Apr 29, 2021 Where Do We Take Our Cues? To say that we are living in culture filled with competing voices would be an understatement. How can we figure out what's best in a confusing...
How the Holy Spirit Can Empower Us
Hi, Welcome! How the Holy Spirit Can Empower Us Posted by Ed Hager, Contributing Writer, on Aug 01, 2018 How the Holy Spirit Can Empower Us Discovering the Holy Spirit After my divorce, to say I struggled would be an understatement. But among the most glaring evidences of my struggle...
How to Seek the Wisdom of God
Hi, Welcome! How to Seek the Wisdom of God Posted by Elle Sanders, Contributing Writer, on Jan 28, 2018 How to Seek the Wisdom of God Seeking God’s wisdom can be difficult in our culture when we hear many people share their “wisdom” with us. Everyone has their own sense of...
How To Fight Burnout
Hi, Welcome! How To Fight Burnout Posted by Matt Brandenburg, Digital Engagement Pastor, on Aug 21, 2022 How To Fight Burnout We were two months into the Covid shutdown and I sat in the corner of our bedroom, hunched over my computer. Teaching college-level economics to a classroom full of...
Mental Health Matters: Q&A with a Mental Health Professional
Hi, Welcome! Mental Health Matters: Q&A with a Mental Health Professional Posted by Ly Tran, Licensed Counselor at Lifeologie, on May 18, 2021 Mental Health Matters: Q&A with a Mental Health Professional The month of May is recognized in the U.S. as Mental Health Awareness Month . This designation, which...
5 Ways to Support Someone Who's Grieving
Hi, Welcome! 5 Ways to Support Someone Who's Grieving Posted by Matt Johnston, Contributing Writer, on Apr 15, 2021 5 Ways to Support Someone Who's Grieving The death of a loved one is a painful reality we all face, but the caring presence of friends during times of loss can...
3 Practical Ways to Flatten the Curve
Hi, Welcome! 3 Practical Ways to Flatten the Curve Posted by Kelsey Kruzich, Communications Admin, on May 26, 2020 3 Practical Ways to Flatten the Curve News reports reveal the U.S. COVID-19 death toll hit 100,000 and unemployment rates are increasing as 1 in 4 Americans have filed for unemployment...
7 Ways You Can Celebrate Women’s History Month
Hi, Welcome! 7 Ways You Can Celebrate Women’s History Month Posted on Mar 01, 2023 7 Ways You Can Celebrate Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, an annual, nationwide recognition of the achievements and contributions of women throughout U.S. history. How did it start, and how can we...
How To Talk to Your Kids and Teens About the Mass Shooting in Allen
Hi, Welcome! How To Talk to Your Kids and Teens About the Mass Shooting in Allen Posted on May 15, 2023 How To Talk to Your Kids and Teens About the Mass Shooting in Allen The recent shooting in Allen, Texas has profoundly altered our community. Many families are wrestling...
2 Lessons I'm Learning About How To Survive Parenthood
Hi, Welcome! 2 Lessons I'm Learning About How To Survive Parenthood Posted by Wendy Child, Creative Coordinator, on Jan 22, 2023 2 Lessons I'm Learning About How To Survive Parenthood What do Taylor Swift and a common household item have to teach us about surviving parenthood? A lot, actually. There...
Keep Calm and Parent On: Step Back and Watch Them Fly
Hi, Welcome! Keep Calm and Parent On: Step Back and Watch Them Fly Posted by Lisa DeBusk, Legacy Campus KIDS CO. Elementary Pastor, on May 17, 2022 Keep Calm and Parent On: Step Back and Watch Them Fly “Hey son, how do you think you’ll feel in 20 years when...
How To Raise Our Kids To Value Others
Hi, Welcome! How To Raise Our Kids To Value Others Posted by Peggy Hooker, Children's Ministry Director on Jul 30, 2021 How To Raise Our Kids To Value Others My favorite chapter in Bob Goff’s book Love Does is chapter 10, “The Interviews.” In it, Goff talks about the aftermath...
10 Interesting Facts About Jesus That Might Surprise You
Hi, Welcome! 10 Interesting Facts About Jesus That Might Surprise You Posted by Maggie Coffey, Contributing Writer, on Feb 27, 2024 10 Interesting Facts About Jesus That Might Surprise You Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in history. And one of the complicated things to understand about...
A Conversation About Rebranding Christianity
Hi, Welcome! A Conversation About Rebranding Christianity Posted on Oct 04, 2023 A Conversation About Rebranding Christianity Earlier this year, Chase Oaks Lead Pastor Jeff Jones sat down with two influential marketing/communications executives, Michelle Oh Sing and Mike Hogan, to talk about the concept of rebranding Christianity. They explored what...
Surviving the Holidays: Finances
Hi, Welcome! Surviving the Holidays: Finances Posted by Cole Williams, Contributing Writer, on Nov 24, 2024 Surviving the Holidays: Finances Holidays can be so much fun… but they can also be a huge stressor on the wallet. This holiday season, we want to find joy and contentment without breaking the...
Merry and Melancholy: How to Find Joy after Loss
Hi, Welcome! Merry and Melancholy: How to Find Joy after Loss Posted by Chrystal Hayes, Contributing Writer, on Dec 05, 2023 Merry and Melancholy: How to Find Joy after Loss I remember it snowing on Christmas Eve exactly three times in my life. The first time was when I was...
Creative Ways that Everyone Can Celebrate Love
Hi, Welcome! Creative Ways that Everyone Can Celebrate Love Posted on Feb 05, 2025 Creative Ways that Everyone Can Celebrate Love Valentine’s Day can be a polarizing holiday: people seem to love it, hate it, or just want to skip it. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Love...
From Struggling to Surrendered: Rhyan's Story
Hi, Welcome! From Struggling to Surrendered: Rhyan's Story Posted on Nov 04, 2024 From Struggling to Surrendered: Rhyan's Story Hi—my name is Rhyan Vann, and this is my story. I've gone to Chase Oaks my whole life, but once COVID started, me and my family stopped going. It put me...
Seven Ways To Improve the Way You Fight
Hi, Welcome! Seven Ways To Improve the Way You Fight Posted by Ly Tran, Contributing Writer, on Apr 24, 2023 Seven Ways To Improve the Way You Fight Conflicts are a part of every relationship. They can be hard, but avoiding conflict means avoiding the opportunity to build a deeper...
4 Ways to Spend More Time With God
Hi, Welcome! 4 Ways to Spend More Time With God Posted by Katy Bailey, Next Gen Pastor, on Apr 12, 2023 4 Ways to Spend More Time With God Do you ever play out a crazy disaster scenario in your head and think through how you would handle it? For...
The Power of Presence
Hi, Welcome! The Power of Presence Posted by Jack Warren, Chase Oaks Chief of Staff, on Feb 26, 2023 The Power of Presence We live in a digital age of instant, convenient connection to anyone, almost anywhere. So why do parents still ask their kids, “When are you coming to...
Connecting With Others Even If Life Is Hard
Hi, Welcome! Connecting With Others Even If Life Is Hard Posted on May 29, 2022 Connecting With Others Even If Life Is Hard After six weeks of prayer, planning, and preparation, the “cross-campus” core team behind IF: Chase Oaks 2021 welcomed more than 225 women to our Sloan Creek Campus...
3 Myths about Mentorship
Hi, Welcome! 3 Myths about Mentorship Posted by Joanna Williams, Young Adult Resident, on Oct 03, 2021 3 Myths about Mentorship I wholeheartedly believe mentorship is the biggest value-add we can have in this life. But sadly, mentoring has become a lost art. Many times, it seems that our excuses...
Finding Strength in God Through the Gospel
Hi, Welcome! Finding Strength in God Through the Gospel Posted by Victor Peña, College Ministry Resident, on Apr 29, 2020 Finding Strength in God Through the Gospel It's been a couple of weeks since COVID-19 wildly disrupted our lives. For some of us, the virus means we can no longer...
Bad Theology Is Dangerous in a Pandemic
Hi, Welcome! Bad Theology Is Dangerous in a Pandemic Posted by Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor, on May 19, 2020 Bad Theology Is Dangerous in a Pandemic Bad theology is dangerous, as dangerous as any virus, and it seems to spread more quickly. That’s why the apostle John said we have...
Fighting Fair During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Hi, Welcome! Fighting Fair During the Coronavirus Quarantine Posted by Shanda Gunter, ReNew Director, on Mar 19, 2020 Fighting Fair During the Coronavirus Quarantine Because we are spending a lot of time in our homes practicing social distancing, the chances of experiencing conflict are pretty high. Whether it’s with your...
The Easter Bunny: What's the History Behind This Tradition?
Hi, Welcome! The Easter Bunny: What's the History Behind This Tradition? Posted by Lisa DeBusk, Chase Oaks Legacy Campus Elementary Pastor, on Mar 21, 2025 The Easter Bunny: What's the History Behind This Tradition? I love traditions. I especially love traditions involving tangible items that are used year after year....
Easter Eggs: What Is the History Behind This Tradition?
Hi, Welcome! Easter Eggs: What Is the History Behind This Tradition? Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Mar 19, 2025 Easter Eggs: What Is the History Behind This Tradition? Have you ever wondered what eggs have to do with Easter? Why do we dye and hunt for Easter eggs...
The Uniqueness and Value of Women
Hi, Welcome! The Uniqueness and Value of Women Posted by Marissa Fuqua, Contributing Writer, on Mar 07, 2025 The Uniqueness and Value of Women You Throw Like a Girl “Don’t be so sensitive—you’re acting like a girl.” “You have a ‘girly’ voice.” Ever heard these kinds of comparisons? You likely...
Four Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Black History Month
Hi, Welcome! Four Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Black History Month Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Jan 29, 2025 Four Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Black History Month Black History Month is a time where we recognize the key roles, contributions, and sacrifices of African Americans throughout U.S....
Finding Support to Cope With Grief and Loss
Hi, Welcome! Finding Support to Cope With Grief and Loss Posted by Bonnie Sindelar, Contributing Writer, on Feb 01, 2019 Finding Support to Cope With Grief and Loss Grief…it’s all-encompassing, overwhelming, exhausting. Nobody knows how to do grief until you are in the middle of it. And then you have...
A Conversation with Artist Sedrick Huckaby
Hi, Welcome! A Conversation with Artist Sedrick Huckaby Posted on Mar 29, 2021 A Conversation with Artist Sedrick Huckaby Recently, Chase Oaks Pastor Greg Holmes visited with acclaimed local artist Sedrick Huckaby in one of the artist’s “arts incubator” spaces. The two talked about some of the foundational themes and...
Honoring MLK's Legacy
Hi, Welcome! Honoring MLK's Legacy Posted by Esther Njuguna, Contributing Writer, on Jan 13, 2021 Honoring MLK's Legacy Several Chase Oaks staff members respond to questions about what it means for people of color to celebrate Dr. King and continue his work, especially at this tumultuous time in our nation’s...
Embracing the Other
Hi, Welcome! Embracing the Other Posted by Stanley Wang, Contributing Writer, on Dec 06, 2017 Embracing the Other Chase Oaks Church has a vision of being a church that embraces the other rather than turning away as we try to reach the 800,000 unchurched in our community. We also believe...
Overcoming the Struggles of Single Parenting
Hi, Welcome! Overcoming the Struggles of Single Parenting Posted by Chris Tull, Contributing Writer, on Jun 14, 2018 Overcoming the Struggles of Single Parenting Single Parenting Struggles Only God knows what the future holds. We often find ourselves engulfed in unforeseen storms we never imagined possible. Single parenting is one...
What I Learned About the Impact of Divorce
Hi, Welcome! What I Learned About the Impact of Divorce Posted by Ed Hager, Contributing Writer, on Mar 04, 2018 What I Learned About the Impact of Divorce The Emotional Impact of Divorce Having lost both of my parents, a sister, many other relatives, and friends to death, there's a...
Doubting God
Hi, Welcome! Doubting God Posted by Crystal on Jun 05, 2022 Doubting God We fear uncertainty. Losing a job, volatile stock markets, asking someone on a date. These all come with a level of uncertainty that can be unbearable for us at times. But what about our faith? How much...
Lost in Religion: Nicodemus' Story
Hi, Welcome! Lost in Religion: Nicodemus' Story Posted by Matt Snellings on Mar 04, 2022 Lost in Religion: Nicodemus' Story I’ve been thinking about a story from the Gospel of John. In the third chapter of his book, John writes about a man named Nicodemus. Nick (we’re tight, so I...
Easter: From Darkness to Devotion
Hi, Welcome! Easter: From Darkness to Devotion Posted by Joseph Loranger, Contributing Writer, on Mar 27, 2024 Easter: From Darkness to Devotion Imagine you were personally invited to follow Jesus during His earthly ministry. You were with Him for three whole years. You witnessed Him turn water into wine, feed...
Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week Before Easter?
Hi, Welcome! Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week Before Easter? Posted on Mar 18, 2024 Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week Before Easter? As Easter draws near, faith communities around the world prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week (also known as Passion...
Four Cheap and Easy Easter Crafts
Hi, Welcome! Four Cheap and Easy Easter Crafts Posted by Audrey Weimer, Contributing Writer, on Apr 07, 2020 Four Cheap and Easy Easter Crafts In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic , Easter has crept up on us. Since we’re all cooped up, this is a good time to resurrect...
Finding God in the Quiet: Silence and Solitude
Hi, Welcome! Finding God in the Quiet: Silence and Solitude Posted by Hunter Emmert, Contributing Writer, on Feb 09, 2025 Finding God in the Quiet: Silence and Solitude The late Henri Nouwen once said that “without solitude it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life.”[1] Nouwen went on to...
12 Reflection Questions To Help You Wrap Up the Year
Hi, Welcome! 12 Reflection Questions To Help You Wrap Up the Year Posted by Yenipher Chung, Creative Media Director, on Dec 24, 2024 12 Reflection Questions To Help You Wrap Up the Year For most of us, the last month of 2024 has been a whirlwind. We haven’t had time...
Fasting: The Worst, Best Thing
Hi, Welcome! Fasting: The Worst, Best Thing Posted by Maggie Gulliford, Web and Graphic Designer, on Sep 25, 2024 Fasting: The Worst, Best Thing First things first: I've always approached fasting with a bit of dread. One of my favorite things is a warm pastry and a latte. I make...
Surviving the Holidays: Boundaries
Hi, Welcome! Surviving the Holidays: Boundaries Posted by Shanda Gunter, Chase Oaks Care Pastor, on Nov 24, 2024 Surviving the Holidays: Boundaries As the holidays approach, many of us are looking forward to the festivities, traditions, and gatherings with family and friends. But there’s also pressure that can come with...
Speaking from the Heart: A Family Mission Trip to Casa Hogar Orphanage
Hi, Welcome! Speaking from the Heart: A Family Mission Trip to Casa Hogar Orphanage Posted by James Warren, Contributing Writer, on Oct 08, 2024 Speaking from the Heart: A Family Mission Trip to Casa Hogar Orphanage What difference can a young family make on a short, 2-day mission trip when...
Three Toxic Effects of Shame We Can Overcome
Hi, Welcome! Three Toxic Effects of Shame We Can Overcome Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Jun 05, 2023 Three Toxic Effects of Shame We Can Overcome Oftentimes, we put guilt and shame in the same boat. But researchers have found there is a vast difference between guilt and...
How to Find Freedom in Your Finances
Hi, Welcome! How to Find Freedom in Your Finances Posted by Chris Tull, Contributing Writer, on Jan 31, 2018 How to Find Freedom in Your Finances My Personal Struggles with Finances I can honestly say that I don’t have a lot of common sense—especially when it comes to handling money....
What It Means to Walk in the Spirit
Hi, Welcome! What It Means to Walk in the Spirit Posted by Kevin Williams, Contributing Writer, on May 08, 2022 What It Means to Walk in the Spirit In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul wrote, “ If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in...
Adventurous Faith: Choosing Risk over Safety
Hi, Welcome! Adventurous Faith: Choosing Risk over Safety Posted by Barbie Millner, Chase Oaks Adult Ministry Resident, on Dec 06, 2022 Adventurous Faith: Choosing Risk over Safety I've never felt a more visceral experience of faith than when I worked at summer camp. It was an adventure camp, which involved...
Deconstruction: Losing My Faith and Finding It Again
Hi, Welcome! Deconstruction: Losing My Faith and Finding It Again Posted by Wendy Child, Creative Coordinator, on Mar 17, 2022 Deconstruction: Losing My Faith and Finding It Again If you’ve started attending Chase Oaks in the past 5 years, you and I probably don’t know each other. In that case,...
The Realities of Ministry
Hi, Welcome! The Realities of Ministry Posted by Ashlyn May, Woodbridge Students Resident, on Nov 05, 2021 The Realities of Ministry Two years ago, I was hired as a resident at church and it has been the biggest blessing. I never would’ve guessed I’d be living a dream of mine...
A Raw Glimpse into Grief
Hi, Welcome! A Raw Glimpse into Grief Posted by Jack Warren, Chase Oaks Chief of Staff, on Dec 13, 2024 A Raw Glimpse into Grief Susy and I met in college. We got married in July 1986 and moved to Dallas two weeks later. After ten years of marriage—finishing school,...