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Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. What is causing you fear or … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! October is right around the corner and the center is all decked out with fall decorations. Stop in and check it out and stay for coffee. Our next meal will be Oct. … more
  Like many of us, life isn’t always easy. We have lots of struggles and difficulties that pop up unexpectedly. Our life stories are stories that shape us and make us who we are. We … more
In recent years our culture has told us that we should get a ribbon for everything, and our values should not hurt. Shouldn’t everything make us happy? That’s how we self-care, right? … more
My hometown police department was not very friendly to my lead foot as a teenager. There is really no one to blame but myself, but having my license revoked as a junior in high school really put a … more
Galatians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. The world demands a lot of us. Parents, … more
Let’s find colorful leaves. It’s a wonderful day! Going at your own leisure, take a stroll down Main Street and enjoy this week’s StoryWalk, “ We’re Going On A Leaf … more
  Hello everyone! I hope this finds you doing well! September is half over and I am fully enjoying the cooler nights and beautiful days. Autumn is my favorite season and it seems to be well … more
  Some people think that there is a large generation gap in the world today, and communication is sometimes harder than one might think. Without communication knowledge is lost and it is … more
You can see it all around you, you can smell it in the air, you can even feel it. Fall is approaching and it is glorious! Fall has always been my time of year. The temperatures and the weather, … more
  School has started again, and it is a reminder of when I was in school (way back when!), we were required to go to gym class. I always hated it because there was a possibility that we … more
The Oakland Ladies Auxiliary will meet at Golden Oaks on Sept. 18th at 11:00 a.m. for the monthly meeting. We will have our next meal on Sept. 19th serving Chicken and Biscuits with a veggie and … more
At what point does a person start to remember a different world than the one in which they currently live? I think I’m at that point. I remember when… Fast … more
Psalm 100 1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and … more
If camping out is fun, why can’t camping - in be even better? Join us for this week’s story-time as we read the books , “ Lucille Camps In ” written by Kathryn Lasky , i … more
Hello! Did everyone have a great Labor Day weekend? I know I always enjoy adding an extra day to my weekend, but I do miss seeing my friends at the Center when we are closed. I went to visit my … more
They say when people start talking about the weather they have run out of things to talk about. When it comes to small talk I tend to agree, but as I am writing this column I just heard the … more
Sometimes in life you just have to throw caution to the wind and do what you want, and not what you probably should do. I am thinking for most people there seems to be a long list of things that … more
It’s September! Before we know it, Christmas will be here. I swear every year that goes by goes faster and faster. We had another wonderful week here at Happy Days. We served 145 meals and … more
A dab of blue here, a splash of red there, a goopy smear of green everywhere! What in the world could paint have to do with the library? Stop by this week’s story-time to find out! We’ll … more
Matthew 9: 2-7 2 Behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 … more
Over the past couple of years, Oakland-Craig Volleyball has become a sensation enjoyed by many new fans such as me. As the new season gets underway, it has been exciting to see a continued drive and … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! Labor Day is over and the weather is somewhat cooling down so now I imagine everything will be all about the Pumpkin Spice! Our monthly board meeting will be on … more
Blessed are you who have realized that life is hard. Your awesomeness came at a cost. Blessed are you who gave up the myth that the good life is one of happiness, success, perfection, you know, the … more
We have looked at a few ways Jesus' life and message differed from his culture and from ours.  We will finish up today with a major one. You don't have to look or listen very long to hear … more
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