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...
Seeking God Together at IF:Chase Oaks 2022
Hi, Welcome! Seeking God Together at IF:Chase Oaks 2022 Posted on Jul 05, 2022 Seeking God Together at IF:Chase Oaks 2022 On a warm Friday night in late June, more than 200 women of all ages filed into the main room at the Chase Oaks Sloan Creek Campus. Despite the...
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...
MOMS Group Offers Care and Community
Hi, Welcome! MOMS Group Offers Care and Community Posted by Lori Eubanks, Central Women's Groups Pastor, on Jan 04, 2022 MOMS Group Offers Care and Community Self-care has been a trendy topic for women, even pre-pandemic. But it’s about so much more than spa days, treats, and pampering. It’s about...
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 Connection in Groups at Chase Oaks
Hi, Welcome! Finding Connection in Groups at Chase Oaks Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Aug 11, 2021 Finding Connection in Groups at Chase Oaks At Chase Oaks, one of our DNA statements is “we don’t go it alone.” Groups at Chase Oaks are a great way to establish...
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...
6 Tips to Confidently Connect at Your Next Virtual Meeting
Hi, Welcome! 6 Tips to Confidently Connect at Your Next Virtual Meeting Posted by Taffy Pavey, Connections/Groups Director, on Apr 17, 2020 6 Tips to Confidently Connect at Your Next Virtual Meeting Whether it’s a video chat for work, social connection, care needs, or troubleshooting, I think it’s safe to...
Digital Tools to Help Your Group Thrive
Hi, Welcome! Digital Tools to Help Your Group Thrive Posted by Eric Torrence, Groups Pastor, on Apr 01, 2020 Digital Tools to Help Your Group Thrive We believe your group can thrive during this unique season, even with all of the challenges and uncertainty we face. As you move your...
Why Communication Can Get Messy
Hi, Welcome! Why Communication Can Get Messy Posted by Ly Tran, Pastor of Counseling, on Aug 30, 2018 Why Communication Can Get Messy Last year, my wife and I started teaching our six-year-old daughter Mandarin Chinese, or Rosetta Stone, I should say, started teaching our daughter for us. For 20-30...
How to Find Peace in a Crazy World
Hi, Welcome! How to Find Peace in a Crazy World Posted by Jason Burgoyne, Woodbridge Student Pastor, on May 24, 2020 How to Find Peace in a Crazy World Peace—a five-letter word that means so much to so many people. It is what most of us, in some capacity, wake...
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...
Vision Weekend 2020 at Chase Oaks Church
Hi, Welcome! Vision Weekend 2020 at Chase Oaks Church Posted by Greg Holmes, Communications Pastor, on Feb 20, 2020 Vision Weekend 2020 at Chase Oaks Church Although we live in a time where our culture is more divided, discouraged, and distrustful than ever, we can come together and make a...
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...
Seven Women To Celebrate During Women's History Month
Hi, Welcome! Seven Women To Celebrate During Women's History Month Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Mar 01, 2025 Seven Women To Celebrate During Women's History Month The Beginning of Women’s History Month Women’s History Month has its roots in Women's Day, a national celebration of the contributions of...
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....
3 Ways To Celebrate MLK Day around DFW in 2025
Hi, Welcome! 3 Ways To Celebrate MLK Day around DFW in 2025 Posted on Jan 12, 2025 3 Ways To Celebrate MLK Day around DFW in 2025 Most people welcome Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a chance to enjoy a day off from school or work. But looking closer,...
How and When To Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in DFW
Hi, Welcome! How and When To Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in DFW Posted by Rachel Blakemore, Social Media Specialist, on Mar 29, 2024 How and When To Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in DFW Get ready, because a total solar eclipse is coming to North Texas on...
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...
Hidden Signs of Depression
Hi, Welcome! Hidden Signs of Depression Posted by Rachel Blakemore, Social Media Specialist, on Oct 09, 2023 Hidden Signs of Depression Depression isn’t always obvious, even to yourself. During my sophomore year of high school, I made the unconscious decision to minimize my participation in life, reducing myself to a...
Remembering the Dream: Honoring MLK, Jr.
Hi, Welcome! Remembering the Dream: Honoring MLK, Jr. Posted on Feb 23, 2024 Remembering the Dream: Honoring MLK, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered as one of the most influential and inspiring leaders in our nation’s history. He was an African-American minister and activist who worked tirelessly for...
Three Ways To Celebrate MLK Day in DFW in 2024
Hi, Welcome! Three Ways To Celebrate MLK Day in DFW in 2024 Posted on Jan 08, 2024 Three Ways To Celebrate MLK Day in DFW in 2024 Most people welcome Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a chance to enjoy a day off from school or work. But looking closer,...
What Is Lunar New Year?
Hi, Welcome! What Is Lunar New Year? Posted on Jan 13, 2023 What Is Lunar New Year? In the U.S., most people think of "the holiday season" as the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. But for many others around the globe, now is the time to begin preparations...
Faith, Work, and Calling: Julie's Story
Hi, Welcome! Faith, Work, and Calling: Julie's Story Posted on Sep 12, 2022 Faith, Work, and Calling: Julie's Story What happens when you accept a challenge to integrate your professional life and gifting with your personal faith? You just might discover a new sense of calling and purpose. That’s been...
Three Ways To Celebrate MLK Day
Hi, Welcome! Three Ways To Celebrate MLK Day Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Jan 11, 2022 Three Ways To Celebrate MLK Day As one of the most influential and inspiring leaders in our nation’s history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a minister and civil rights activist that...
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...
10 Resources to Strengthen Your Marriage
Hi, Welcome! 10 Resources to Strengthen Your Marriage Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Aug 25, 2019 10 Resources to Strengthen Your Marriage We always hear how hard marriage is and how there is a great chance that you will experience divorce in your lifetime. Although marriage can be...
How to Navigate the Single Mom Life
Hi, Welcome! How to Navigate the Single Mom Life Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Copy Editor, on May 10, 2019 How to Navigate the Single Mom Life The United States Census Bureau reports that approximately 23% of children under the age of 18 live with a single mother. This is the...
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...
Where You Can Find Support When Facing Divorce
Hi, Welcome! Where You Can Find Support When Facing Divorce Posted by Sarah Reynolds, Contributing Writer, on Feb 21, 2018 Where You Can Find Support When Facing Divorce How does divorce impact our lives? Divorce affects a lot of people in the United States every year. If you have experienced...
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...
Overcoming Disillusionment With the Church
Hi, Welcome! Overcoming Disillusionment With the Church Posted by Ed Hager, Contributing Writer, on Aug 20, 2021 Overcoming Disillusionment With the Church Many of us have been hurt and disappointed by the church. There are different reasons behind this painful reality; sadly, most of them relate to the actions of...
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...
Navigating the Holidays as a Single
Hi, Welcome! Navigating the Holidays as a Single Posted by Uche Akwada, Contributing Writer, on Mar 24, 2024 Navigating the Holidays as a Single "I love being single during the holidays!" said nobody, ever. Holiday seasons tend to be a tough and polarizing time for singles who have no family...
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...
3 Reasons Why the Seder Should Be Part of Your Easter Celebrations
Hi, Welcome! 3 Reasons Why the Seder Should Be Part of Your Easter Celebrations Posted by Rachel Blakemore, Chase Oaks Legacy Campus Elementary Director, on Apr 12, 2022 3 Reasons Why the Seder Should Be Part of Your Easter Celebrations As Christ followers, most of us are familiar with Passover—the...
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 Your Thin Places
Hi, Welcome! Finding Your Thin Places Posted by Jason Lee, Contributing Writer, on Feb 12, 2025 Finding Your Thin Places Recently, I listened to the worship team sing the hymn "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus." I don't know about you, but I get all the feels singing that song. It's...
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...
Changing Our Perspective to Overcome Our Fear of Failure
Hi, Welcome! Changing Our Perspective to Overcome Our Fear of Failure Posted by Tsedey Tadesse, Contributing Writer, on Feb 13, 2020 Changing Our Perspective to Overcome Our Fear of Failure According to the Oxford Dictionary , failure is defined as the “ lack of success; the omission of expected/required action;...
Overcoming Student Debt
Hi, Welcome! Overcoming Student Debt Posted by Maggie Coffey, Communications Resident, on Feb 25, 2020 Overcoming Student Debt Student debt has made its way down to Generation Z! In 2019, Forbes Magazine showed that in the U.S. alone there were 45 million people who owed over $1.5 trillion in student...
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....
Juneteenth: A Conversation with Artist Sedrick Huckaby
Hi, Welcome! Juneteenth: A Conversation with Artist Sedrick Huckaby Posted on Jun 15, 2022 Juneteenth: A Conversation with Artist Sedrick Huckaby Recently, Pastor of Arts and Cultural Engagement Greg Holmes spoke with renowned artist Sedrick Huckaby about the history and significance of Juneteenth. Read some excerpts from their conversation, below....
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...
Why It’s Important to Share Our Stories
Hi, Welcome! Why It’s Important to Share Our Stories Posted by Ed Hager, Contributing Writer, on Jan 03, 2019 Why It’s Important to Share Our Stories Each of us has a story, an unraveling history spotted with shame, regret, and disappointment. Even though it can be difficult, when we share...
Three Struggles of the Boomerang Generation
Hi, Welcome! Three Struggles of the Boomerang Generation Posted by Maggie Coffey, Communications Resident, on Nov 14, 2019 Three Struggles of the Boomerang Generation “Congratulations you’ve just graduated college, what are you going to do now?!” If you’re anything like me, your response would be “moving home!” Society calls us...
Five Fun Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
Hi, Welcome! Five Fun Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer Posted on Jul 03, 2022 Five Fun Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer Summer is here—and in Texas, that means plenty of hot weather! Looking for some family-friendly ways to help you beat the heat? We’ve got five...