Whenever someone says, "no one lives on an island alone" - at OSHi, Aiea we are living proof. We live on an island, but we are never alone. We welcome you to journey with us as we follow Jesus - through this life - finally arriving at the life to come. Aloha ke Akua!
Open Your Eyes and Listen (or exactly how much faith do you need to be saved?)
Thomas and Doubts (and how they are not badges of shame but things Jesus redeems us from)
Did you see the Gorilla? If you didn't (a euphemism for Jesus) - you probably weren't looking for him. A story of Mary, Mary and Salome heading to the tomb early on Easter Sunday with spices and oi…
Do we really think flowers at a funeral will make death smell better or balance all the black clothes we're wearing?
What is your job in the kingdom of God? (and we really need to spend more time with 2 year olds)
Turns out the verses following John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9 are really important!
Which Cross is yours and does it matter? A journey into and through Lent with Jesus
A Problematic Text with Abraham and Isaac and Sacrifice
A Primer on Confession and Forgiveness for the Soul
We don't need to go to the mountaintop - Jesus came down to save us...
Serving Everyone Lunch Even Though You Just Got Out Of Bed Because You Were Sick
The Limbic System, Cortex and Jesus (lots and lots of Jesus)
Jonah learns how to love like God (or, we all have a lot to learn about love)
The Spirit "brooding" over the waters of creation and the waters of our Baptism - getting ready to do something amazing!
Simeon breaks into song, Anna gives a blessing and we figure out what it means to be the brothers and sisters of God.
Naming the Darkness means it's not nearly as scary any more (thanks St. John!)
No matter how hard the world tries - it will never be able to keep God out (and that's a promise)