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The Resurrected Life

4/20/2025

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Scripture References: “For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ" (2 Corinthians 2:15a). “So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army” (Ezekiel 37:10). “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; according to His great mercy He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).

For the past forty days Christians around the world have observed lent as they prepared their hearts for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. It was in Antioch in the book of Acts (chapter 11:26) that the disciples were first called Christians because they were Christlike. The data from the 2011 Pew Research stated that a comprehensive demographic study of more than 200 countries found that there were 2.18 billion Christians of all ages around the world.

These 2.18 billion Christians represent nearly a third of the estimated 2010 global population of 6.9 billion. It’s 2025 and that number is more around the world. Resurrection Sunday or Easter as it is called is the foundation of faith for Christians. Without Christ’s resurrection Christians all around the world have no hope of a relationship with Jesus Christ.

In fact, without Jesus’s resurrection there is no basis of a faith in the Almighty God. The resurrection authenticates a believer’s faith in God, just as the scriptures states and explains. The resurrected life we celebrate during Easter is all about transformation; from dying, to burial and to resurrection. Every believer that has experienced the new life in Christ is a living witness and testimony to the transformative power of God.

This is why observing lent is powerful for everyone that has been born again through the Spirit of God. Understanding the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf so we can have a relationship with God is life altering. The wonderment of the power of transformation is fascinating. It is Jesus sacrifice that makes our resurrected life possible as His followers, who adore and worship Him. The resurrection is what makes transformation a reality in the life of a follower of Christ.

In this special episode of Oasis of Hope podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti share what the resurrected life means to each of them. From two different backgrounds, they each know firsthand the incredible change that happens in the life of anyone that invites Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD. They know firsthand that the resurrected life is a daily relationship with the King of Kings who daily loads them with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Happy Easter! Happy Resurrection! Jesus Christ Is Risen!

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Turn Eyes To The Cross

3/1/2025

"All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies" - Psalm 25:10

Beloved brothers and sisters, this Wednesday, March 5, 2025, marks the beginning of Lent, a period that precedes Easter. Right after Jesus was baptized, the Spirit of God descended and rested on Him. This encounter empowered Jesus for the days that followed as He was led into the wilderness for 40 days of prayer and fasting (Matthew 4:1-11).

These 40 days are observed all over the world by many Christians during what we call Lent. The 40 days prelude Easter. Lent provides us with the time to focus on what matters the most- a deeper relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, that releases the power of God through intentional times of prayer, fasting, and worship.

Lent which runs till April 17, 2025, also gives followers of Christ the opportunity to join hearts with other believers globally to cover the 10/40 Window in prayer. This specific area of the world has the largest unreached people groups. Our understanding as followers of Christ on this specific area of the world is paramount to an effective prayer according to James 5:16b.

We encourage followers of Christ to commit to praying for one of the 10/40 Window nations during these 40 days of Lent, our God will hear and release an avalanche of His love and power to save, deliver and heal His people.

As we walk through Lent, let us turn our eyes upon Jesus and look full into His wonderful face. We will find that the angst of this world will grow strangely dim, and the light of God’s glory and grace will be multiplied upon our lives. With that fullest of God’s light in us, we will welcome Easter on April 20, 2025 with the resurrection power that breathes new life to all things.

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Celebrating Loveuary

2/11/2025

God gives us a template of His love of how much He loves His creation through His plan of redemption- “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). The month of February we get to celebrate love with Valentine’s Day and Black History all month. We are celebrating Loveuary- as we celebrate love and Black History Month. In this episode 86 of Oasis of Hope Podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the contributions of African Americans to the robust culture we have today.

Our nation has been blessed with the notable contributions of all people to this great nation – United States of America. We have reiterated many times, each history of every people, kindred and tongues is American History. As we celebrate Black History, Asian History, Hispanic History, Native American History, Jewish History and many more histories, we are celebrating American History. As we celebrate Black History this month, we are highlighting some of the notable inventions that are now part of our culture and lifestyle. One major standout in celebrating Black History this month is family values. Adding this critical aspect is important as we celebrate family values.

Albert Brown and Marie Van Brittan Brown⁠- a husband-and-wife team, invented the home security system in 1966. They were granted patent for their invention of closed circuit TV security system in 1969. This invention formed the foundation of video monitoring that included the remote door locks, push button alarm triggers and two way voice communication. Their invention also led to CCTV surveillance in public areas. In 2016, it was reported that over 100 million concealed closed-circuit cameras are operating world-wide. We have the Browns to thank for every home security system we have today. ⁠Another genius is Benjamin Banneker⁠ who invented the first functioning wooden clock in 1753. The clock kept accurate time and struck every hour. We have Banneker to thank for those wooden clocks we see all around us today.

Setting a gold standard for family values ⁠are Mr. and Mrs. Cleovis and Arwilda Whiteside-⁠ African American couple that were married for 84 years. Mr. Cleovis Whiteside passed on to heaven last year, 2024 at the age of 102 with Mrs. Arwilda Whiteside at 98 years old at the time of his passing. According to the American Community Survey ⁠(ACS),⁠ in 2018, stated in their research that only 8% of married couple reach the 50-year mark in their marriage. In 2022, ACS updated that number to 7.7% and stated that only 2% of marriages reach the 60-year mark. The Whitesides are in that rare 2%- married for 84 years! The Whitesides attribute their faith to the longevity of their marriage and lives. The Whitesides were recognized by the ⁠Arkansas Family Council⁠ in 2019 and 2022.

The power of faith in the life of a believer in Christ cannot be underestimated. Faith is an active living fellowship, power and fire with the Almighty God- the Creator of the universe. What a blessing God bestows on every believer in Christ! “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands” --- Revelations 7:9

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Kingdom Advance - One Soul

1/27/2025

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"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ" - 2 Corinthians 5:20

God advanced His kingdom when He called Abraham in Genesis 12. This trend follows as God calls Isaac-one soul. Then God calls Israel- another soul. God calls Joseph- one soul. He calls Esther- one soul. We get into the New Testament; God calls His Only Son Jesus Christ to pay the ultimate price for our salvation. God does this again, when He calls Saul of Tarsus- another soul.

This concept of one soul is central to God’s heart for mankind. The heart of God’s redemption covers the whole world, yet redemption is experienced one soul at a time. God showed the value of one soul in Matthew 18:12 – a shepherd with a hundred sheep, had one of them go astray, he leaves ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains to seek out the lost one.

Mother Teresa was known for this one soul concept as she served her people and communities. Same was Brother Lawrence approach to serving people in his communities. A man of deep prayer, he sought to minister the grace of God one soul at a time. God has given His remnant this window of time to advance His kingdom exponentially with everything we have and with everything we are, reaching souls.

Every follower of Jesus Christ is on earth today because God has mandated them to advance Him and His Kingdom within their given sphere of influence. Look at the Word of God in Matthew 5:14-16. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." This scripture makes it clear that we, as believers, are carriers of God’s light and our purpose is to make Jesus known to everyone yet to know the amazing grace of God in their lives.

Believers can fulfill this godly mandate by shining the light of Jesus Christ in every circumstance they find us. Additionally, it can only be accomplished through possessing the correct attitude. It involves looking beyond one’s abilities and stepping into the unknown by contributing, helping, supporting, changing, pleading, and standing in the gap on behalf of one soul. And any believer, young or older, can produce an impact on the life of others, one soul at a time.

Imagine the power that tiny mosquitoes have. Each one as tiny creatures can make a significant negative impact on a person’s health. One bite from a mosquito can lead to malaria. This goes to show that no one or no group is too small to make a difference, one soul at a time. Only a little spark is needed to ignite a revolution. For believers our aim and focus is eternity- it is forever and the mandate for every soul not yet anchored in Christ is very urgent!

Every born-again believer already have what it takes to ignite and advance God’s kingdom revolution. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, bathed in compassion, every born-again believer is fully empowered and equipped to shine the light of God, one soul at a time. This is the time and hour to be the “mosquitoes” of the world that are determined to advance God’s kingdom for His glory. It is time to galvanize the body of Christ to generate the mosquito effect in our world for the glory of God.

Along these lines of advancing God’s kingdom here at Oasis, we continue to grow and amidst these continuous growth in serving our communities, we have made some changes to our weekly Saturday newsletters. If you are on our newsletter subscription, you have received this information already. Beginning next month this newsletter will be monthly (3rd Saturdays) featuring three sections: Encouragement, Prayer Requests and Announcements. This will give our team more efficiency in delivery of our services and enough turnaround time on many of the operations of all our organizations. Please mark your calendars, here are dates to be on the lookout for our monthly newsletters: 2/15, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15 and 12/20. Let’s pray together for the exponential advancement of God’s kingdom on the earth, one soul at a time.

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Kingdom Forward - The Glory of God

1/1/2025

"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" - John 13:35

Happy New Year Beloved! Welcome to 2025! The year of the LORD! The year in God’s capable hands! The year of God’s kingdom glory! On this first day of 2025, we dedicate it to God for His kingdom purposes. We are entreating God to do again what He did in 2 Chronicles for the manifestation of His glory among His people.

That as God’s people gather to exalt Him, His fire will come among us, and His glory fill us as we have never seen before. That God’s Word will take preeminence in the lives of His people. When was the last time we experienced the glory of God or what we know as the tangible presence of God amid His people? LORD send your glory in our midst, we pray. May 2025 be a year marked for your glory! May your glory blanket the earth transforming lives and our communities.

However, it is repentance that precedes this kind of glory and the people of God are ready to do exactly what 2 Chronicles 7:14 states, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” God, we your people ask that Jesus Christ will be enthroned upon our hearts and lives. The more Jesus occupies the center of our hearts, the more the glory of God appears in us. The more we declare the goodness and love of our God, the more the radiance of Jesus shines through us. The more we love not only those who love us but those who also do not love us (this is how Jesus Christ lived and loved), the more the world will see the distinction of the body of Christ in this dark hour and begin to testify that we your people have indeed been with Jesus (Acts 4:13). Let the glory of God fall! We ask in Jesus Name!

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Kingdom Forward

12/28/2024

"Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name." --- Psalm 103:1

As we take inventory of all God has done this year across all our ministries (Oasis Focus Inc, Oasis Connection Ministries, The Wellness Project), we are grateful to God and everyone He has worked through to transform lives and build His Kingdom in 2024. As we have done this as a ministry, we know many have done this too as individuals, families, groups, the list goes on and on. God has shown Himself strong on behalf of His people. As each year, 2024 has not been without its challenges and yet it has had many God breathed blessings. We are grateful for every season this year; all it brought us, all it taught us, and all it impacted us for God's kingdom glory.

Here at Oasis Connection Ministries, we want to thank all our partners, sponsors, and friends for an impactful 2024! We have been blessed serving you this year and excited for all God will do in 2025! Looking at our media services (Podcast), this year, you spoke which episodes impacted you the most through the visits to our website- here are the top three episodes this year: (1) Episode 74 on the Power of Forgiveness with Holocaust Survivor- Mrs. Rosian Zerner with over 40,000 visits (2) Episode 77 on the State of the Church on the unraveling in the Body of Christ with over 35,000 visits. (3) Episode 79 on Table of Communion- preparing for the 2024 Elections with over 30,000 visits. Additionally, a look at our website traffic this year, shows a big increase in return visits and unique visits by first time visitors. In January of this year, we had a 55% increase in return visits with 24% increase in first time visitors. As of this post in December, we had a 210% increase in return visits with 328% increase in first time visitors!

We close out 2024 with deep gratitude to God and each of you standing with us in this amazing Kingdom work! To think of the many souls that have been transformed for eternity this year, gives us great joy! We are committed to all God will do in 2025! As always, we are placing 2025 in God's capable hands as we give ourselves to all He will do through each of you in advancing His kingdom! So, as we prepare our hearts for 2025 - we want to encourage you to look to the LORD for His direction. No matter what 2024 may have offered you (good, bad or ugly), determine to leave behind any baggage that could impede or impact your growth and all God has in store for you in 2025! Let Isaiah 43:18-19 empower your determination for a new 2025: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Then prayerfully make Proverbs 3: 5-8 your anchor and guide for all areas of your life for 2025. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." We wish you and your families a blessed New Year in Christ!

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Unwrapping The Gift of Christmas

12/19/2024

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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6

Can we imagine what the first Christmas was like as highlighted in Luke chapter 2, to what we currently have celebrating the birth of the Savior of the world. What is so inspiring is the real meaning of this wonderful season- it is all about Christ the Savior. On the other hand, what is surprising is how the name of Christ has slowly been taken out of His own celebration.

We even have many who will refuse to recognize the name of Jesus in anything that has to do with Christmas. What we find is the strong wave aimed at suppressing the true meaning of Christmas- which is impossible because Christ lives strong in everyone that has invited Him in as Savior and LORD. That glorious life in God’s people can never be suppressed, silenced or canceled.

Christmas celebration was born out of God’s love to redeem His people from eternal separation. The Almighty God gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. Giving and receiving gifts is a highlight of Christmas time. Our Wonderful Gift, Jesus Christ, was wrapped with God’s unconditional love to whoever will receive Him.

With Advent coming to a close, let us unwrap the Gift of Christmas with care, reverence and worship. Let us unwrap how Wonderful Jesus has been to us, let us unwrap how Jesus has been a Counselor to us, let us unwrap in worship how Mighty our God is, let us unwrap the joy of having God as our Everlasting Father and let us unwrap the reality of peace through our Prince of Peace.

That is a lot of unwrapping to do as we bask in the Presence of God for His marvelous gift to us His people. Let us celebrate Christmas by un-wrapping the Wonderful Gift-Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord is. We wish you a Merry Christmas in different languages, from our family here at Oasis to you and yours:

French - "Joyeux Noël"

Hebrew - "Mo'adim Lesimkha. Chena tova"

Spanish - "Feliz Navidad"

Afrikaans - "Geseënde Kersfees en ‘n Voorspoedige Nuwe Jaar."

Arabic - "I'd Miilad Said Oua Sana Saida"

Italian - "Buone Feste Natalizie"

Portuguese - "Feliz Natal", "Boas Festas"

Yoruba - "E ku o dun Keresimesi"

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Update: The Beauty of Advent

11/30/2024

"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (which means "God with us") --Matthew 1:23

This is one of the best seasons of the year! A time to focus on the meaning and purpose of Christ’s birth. With the onset of the Advent season (December 1- 24, 2024), as our typical focus during this time of the year, we are providing this resource for all our brothers and sisters embarking on Advent for the first time! This brings us great joy that you will discover Emmanuel in a personal way as you journey through this Advent season. From a time of consecration to an increased time spent in God’s Word, prayer and worship, Advent gives us the avenue to renew our minds and allow our minds to dwell on the incredible gift of salvation through Jesus Christ- who is the source of life and all eternal gifts now and everlasting.

Advent gives us the opportunity to renew our minds as believers and followers of Christ, with the major highlights from the scriptures. Here are ten scriptural examples on how critical our mindset are. Take a look at the connection to renewal, minds, thoughts and more in these scriptures:

Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Psalms 119:11 - Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Ephesians 4:23 - And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

Colossians 3:2 - Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

John 8:32 - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

1 Corinthians 2:16 - For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ.

The beauty of Advent is that God births something fresh and new in you. This is one of the major reasons we love the Advent season. It gives us the opportunity to prepare our hearts, spirits, souls and lives for the celebration of Christ's birth. As we look forward to the close of 2024, let the beauty of Advent be upon us as the Holy Spirit is poured afresh upon our lives for the glory of God! Have a blessed Advent!

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Repost Update: Source of Life and Prayer

11/10/2024

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." ---(Romans 15:13, NASB)

As many followers of Christ have been in deep prayer for our nation, God is showing Himself strong on behalf of those that fear Him. In a time of great deception, where many have lost the fear of God and would stoop to any level imaginable as a wolf among God's sheep, the LORD of Hosts is asking His people to see Him for who He is!

It is refreshing when God speaks and we can trace His heart and hands back to His Word and His receipts of His move among His people. With all the requests we have received, we give you the infallible Word of God, when we had similar requests back in 2019. We find our hope and the source of life in God's Word. We offer you this unshakeable hope that is still a right now encouragement for our times. As we revisit this post from November of 2019, our prayer is that the Holy Spirit would speak and illuminate the hearts and lives of His people with His timeless truth.

We receive requests from people asking how to have hope and remain with Christ during their difficult times. This scripture in Romans 15:13 was a prayer that Apostle Paul prayed for the believers in Rome to help them navigate a tough time in their culture. To lose hope is to lose meaning in life. The God of Hope is the eternal source that never runs dry. To believe in Him is to know the conduit of God’s Hope to the world-Jesus Christ our Savior. There is no other assurance for a meaningful life outside of Jesus Christ. He is the hope of the world. My beautiful wife says it so well, when she states that hope is a Person and His name is Jesus Christ. No matter what you may be going through, know that there is a way- His name is Jesus Christ. We are praying that your faith in God will not fail or be lost but grounded as God pours fresh joy and peace into your heart and life. This kind of hope is beyond the human type. It is a supernatural kind of hope that only the Holy Spirit gives. What the Holy Spirit does is always matchless and limitless. May our Lord continue to grace you with His eternal hope as you believe. God bless you!

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Repost Update: Seeing God As He Is.

11/2/2024

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“Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” --Psalm 34:3

As many followers of Christ have been in deep prayer for our nation, God is showing Himself strong on behalf of those that fear Him. In a time of great deception, where many have lost the fear of God and would stoop to any level imaginable as a wolf among God's sheep, the LORD of Hosts is asking His people to see Him for who He is!

A few years back during one of our ministry assignments, the Holy Spirit quickened Psalm 34:3. This is a favorite scripture to lean into at all times, especially in the times we are living in right now. As we revisit this post from November of 2015, our prayer is that the Holy Spirit would speak and illuminate the hearts and lives of His people with His timeless truth.

  “How my people see me affects everything in their lives”.  - God's Voice To His People

Here are the words of admonition and challenge to us as followers of Christ in 2024  Have we made our Almighty God too small in our understanding? Psalm 34: 3 is not implying that we make God big; because we cannot make Him big. Nothing we do will ever make God big. He already is big and will always be! However, this scripture is calling us to an understanding of seeing God big. Take the example of a telescope that is used to look at a star that is way out in the sky. The telescope does not make the star bigger but it helps us to see the star big.  In similar way, we cannot make God bigger, but we are to see Him bigger, for Who God Is!

Beloved brothers and sisters, God calls us to magnify Him, to see Him big. The bigger God is seen in our lives, the greater the effect of His presence and His power that works in and through us. Come and let us magnify our God!

In Christ's Love,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

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