Obie Obien

@obieobien

Obie serves as Associate Pastor at City Church in Anaheim. He spent a decade of his life traveling the world as a “musicianary,” spreading the Gospel to hundreds of thousands of people with the band Christafari. His diverse experiences in Christian and secular contexts globally provide a unique perspective as a pastor. In August of 2015, he married Joyce.

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#WhatSheReallyMeans Ep. 1 "What Do You Wanna Eat?" Translation: "I am now open to rejecting your suggestions..." https://www.instagram.com/p/CGoqmzxABJ9/?igshid=1sxxohus6o3pa

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On March 25th, 2020, my mom went home to be with the Lord. We were blessed with close to 2 years of extra time with her. She was our miracle. Outlasting the doctors timeline by a longshot. I lived every second with her like it was our last, every minute with her like it mattered, didn't take any opportunity for granted to tell her how much I loved her. These past 2 years was God's gift to our family. She was so happy... I am broken, but I am blessed. She is now home in Heaven healed with her Savior. Until we meet again mom. I love you. Donna Obien 1949-2020 Every breath is a blessing. Tell the people you love that you love them. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-MCEpzg7Od/?igshid=dzfew8f2rbo4

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"GOD IS PREPARING YOU FOR THE PROMISES HE HAS FOR YOU. PERSEVERE AND TRUST THE PROCESS." - @obieobien . . . . #WisdomQuotes #Wisdom #WordOfTheDay #AnaheimChurch #AnaheimChurches #Anaheim #LoveHopeCity #CityChurch #spiritual #faith #photography #instapic #God #grace #pray #prayers #praying #believe #religion #spirituality #trust #peace #mind #soul #hope #compassion #forgiveness #meditation #meditate #guidance (at City Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtAWlVVAotV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qfrs26u593ry

Last #MusicMonday of #2018 "Great is Thy Faithfulness" cover by @lovehopecity . . . . . . #music #acousticguitar #Guitar #GoodMorning #cover #worship https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDthQPgLMK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m80axx05nx7f

#musicmonday #2018 #music #acousticguitar #guitar #goodmorning #cover #worship

#MusicMonday #Christmas Edition. Here's the FULL live version of the Carol of the Bells #GuitarTrio piece that I showed a sneak peek of a few weeks ago. It came together nicely at @lovehopecity 's Christmas services. #MerryChristmas (at City Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bry-poIgAzP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2su44wnah773

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God is not the God of coincidence, He is the God of Providence. @lovehopecity (at City Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brg23dggmYa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h9sa915pvi0m

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“Your Wings” - @lauren_daigle #MusicMonday #acoustic #guitar #cover #reggae #music https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8rVpBg__Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1owb8ap11j0xx

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"When you surrender all to God, that's when you experience TRUE FREEDOM." - @obieobien (at City Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGtva1gGBK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lwpgh64du2px

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Heaven Song - Phil Wickham Trying something new... #MusicMonday ;) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0wOVhAex0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rp660svr4con

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Table Time: When we were younger, the times eating together around the table as a family were far and few in between. For whatever reason: work, school, etc were excuse enough to push off a meal together for anothertime. Now, with my mom's current circumstances, "anothertime" is never guaranteed. So every chance we get to sit together we do. Make it a priority to eat together, sit together, share a meal together, pray together. Every moment is a blessing and gift. Don't take it for granted. #cancersucks https://www.instagram.com/p/BpuawHLgBg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lz2xg2r42kxe

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In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10 https://www.instagram.com/p/BprvtTWgkjk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ysw450ekx5l

What do the Spice Girls have to do with learning God's Word? (at City Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpp5DOjgEOB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bcao5cj7tqv5

"With knowledge comes peace. When you truly get to know the ALL-Powerful God that loves you, that sent His Son to die for you, there’s not much that can disturb your peace." (at City Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiO3EzAfle/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mbg9oss1ag12

The faith my mom has in response to bad news is inspiring. We haven't heard the best of news in the last few months regarding my mom's leukemia. This was the moment a few weeks ago the doctor told us that her chemo treatment was not working. But even in the face of heartbreaking news, my mom's response is amazing. Her faith in God is unwavering. She is a rock. She is a beautiful example of a woman of faith. In life, bad news is going to come, but how you respond to those challenges when they come makes all the difference. No matter how big your problem is there is a God that is bigger still. And sometimes it simple does the soul good to go see the ocean. For me, there are few greater reminders of how big our God is. #CancerSucks #GodIsGreater https://www.instagram.com/p/BpIeZPZFcH2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pgcq5uveg7qt

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Two months ago today, the doctors told our family that at worst case scenerio my mom had 2-6 months to live if she didn't get treatment for her Leukemia. Thank God she started a treatment and has exceeded the doctors worst case scenario. We are still praying and believing that she will continues to exceed all timelines given to her except for God's. Then I began to think, if the doctor's worst case scenerio was correct, then today would have been the last day I had with my mom. And I asked myself, if that were true, have I done and said everything I wanted to say to her?... Have I told her that I loved her enough?... Would I have no regrets of words unsaid or deeds undone?... The answer was "No"... There is still so much to do and say. The blessing of this curse of being given a timeline is that it puts life into perspective of what really matters. And so now I have the chance to live whatever time I have left with my mom to the fullest. To live it as if today was our last. Who is it in your life that if today was your last day with them there would be regrets of too much undone and unsaid. Do you have that person in mind? Now stop what you are doing, and write that letter, send that text, make that call, get in your car and make that drive, book that plane ticket. Because we can't control how much time is given to us, but we can control what we do with that time. So, let all that needs to be said be said. Let all that needs to be done be done. Let all that needs to be forgiven be forgiven. And know that you will never say I love you enough. So just keep on saying it. Tomorrow is never promised. So enjoy every sunset and capture every smile.

One of the greatest gifts my dad gave me was the example he set of how he loves my mother. Thankful beyond words, blessed beyond measure for you. Happy Father's Day Pops.

Please PRAY for my Mom and family. Mom was diagnosed with cancer (acute myeloid leukemia). She has been our rock, the heart and hub of our family. This has been the most difficult of weeks and still a difficult season ahead. Thank you for the prayers and support. We know that God is still good and in ALL things is still faithful. #cancersucks

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