Oasis Center Faith-base Ministry

  "... and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also."  - 2 Timothy 2:2 ESV Nineteen years ago,  Trog Trogdon  moved across the country, from North Carolina to McKinney, Texas, for a job opportunity. He wanted to be successful, wealthy, and make a name for himself, BUT God had different plans. God used this relocation to move more than his stuff. He used it to move his heart toward the things of Christ in a radical way. It was in Texas that Trog fell in love with Jesus all over again. It was here that he found a great church and was discipled by a dear friend, philanthropist, and pastor. It was here where he learned more about evangelism and ultimately where God broke his heart for the poor. And, he says he is forever grateful! Put simply, Trog found his life’s work and passion which is threefold…to share the gospel, to make disciples, and to serve the suffering. Big Announcement! Afte...

Has this ever happen to you?    You've been waiting for your credit card to arrive in the mailbox and it seems to be taking too long, chances are you're right.  Recently one of our supporters shared a story about identity theft which include the theft of a new Mastercard from the apartment building mailboxes.  Theft is only one of the many reasons some individuals get caught up in the criminal justice system.  It may be that the thief was following shallow ambitions or really simply not using their talents in a legal manner.  A great artist might fall on hard times and choose to counterfeit or they could find a job cleaning public restrooms.  The decisions we make belong to the decision-maker and when you've made a bad decision, it can sometimes take months or even years to get back on track.   The Oasis Center supporter mentioned earlier was taken by surprise when an email was received saying "Thank you for activating your new credit card."...

It is very easy to get overwhelmed and spend more than you can afford at Christmas time. In fact, on average Americans overspend by $1000 every year at Christmas time. In some cases, they haven’t even paid off the debt from the previous Christmas when the next Christmas rolls around. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank and here are a few tips I have for a debt-free Christmas. Set a Budget for Each Person Before you get started on your Christmas present shopping set a budget for every member of your family that you’re shopping for and stick by it! Make a list of every person you’re buying for and how close they are to you. It’s ok not to buy presents for people! Focus on the people who live in your house first. When it comes to shopping for kids don’t feel like you have to get them a dozen different things. A few slightly more expensive gifts are better than a ton of cheap ones.   Plan Meals in Advance Make a list of everything you need for C...

  We all get angry from time to time, it’s part of being human. But, it can sometimes seem like our anger controls us instead of us controlling it. This doesn’t have to be the case though. Here at the Oasis Center, we are working with individuals to help them learn to control their anger to move forward in life.  With just a few steps you can start training yourself to control your anger before it controls you. It may take a little bit of practice, but you will quickly see an improvement if you follow these steps.   Acknowledge Your Anger The first thing you need to do to get a handle on your anger is to acknowledge it. Learn to recognize the anger building and realize when you are angry. This will separate you from your anger just a little bit and allow you to get it under control. With time and practice, you may even begin to recognize it building and put an end to it before you ever get angry. Recognize the physical signs, an increased heart rate, clenched fists, shaki...

Picture it. You’re out, enjoying your life, and your anxiety flares up. Suddenly your heart is racing, you’re short of breath and you feel the urge to run screaming out of the room. It sounds like a terrible problem, right? That is the reality for many of us living with anxiety….especially now during COVID-19. The unfortunate thing is that you can’t just run screaming from the room. Anxiety symptoms can crop up anywhere, from the boardroom to the pickup line at school, and when those thought patterns begin, we need to know how to counteract them. There are many techniques to employ, but here are a few that have been known to stop anxiety pretty quickly.   Here at Oasis Center, we are not exempt from feeling anxious and we serve people dealing with anxiety all the time.   So we wanted to provide a shortlist to help you deal with your anxiety. "Anxiety doesn’t have to run your life. Give yourself some time to master these techniques." The grounding technique Anxiety is commonly...

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  – Maya Angelou This quote by Maya Angelou is a simple reminder of the impact we can make in someone’s life through an act of kindness, a positive inspiration, or something as small as how I respond to a text message.  I used to think that I was weak because I would not respond to situations or people in a way that would hurt them. But now I realize that it’s ok. I want to be a peacemaker, or peacekeeper when at all possible. And by doing that, I believe that I am bringing out the best in others.  Inspiration is powerful, and can significantly change a person’s life.  And honestly, everyone deserves a second chance. Greatness is different for everyone, and you determine what makes you great or what it means for you to be great.  Inspiring someone to greatness is both good for the one being inspired, and the one providing ins...