As spring time approaches, I am reminded that I will soon be another year older. Psalm 90:12 says, “So teach us to number our days so that we may get a heart of wisdom”. This Psalm reminds me of how s...  Read More

Prayer is such an important part of our relationship with God. We have a communication system open between ourselves and God, and God calls us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). I would e...  Read More

“7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:7...  Read More

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the des...  Read More

"…saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Luke 22:42 The phrase, “What Would Jesus Do” is often abbreviated “WWJD”, and became par...  Read More

When Pastor Wes announced that that God was calling them to move on from Lakeside Church, I heard people talking about how much Wes had influenced them in different areas of their life and their walk ...  Read More

Now that January has begun, I feel like we can all take a big breath and just relax for a second. The busiest holiday season of the year has wrapped up, and it was wonderful as always. It provided an ...  Read More

Examen is an ancient spiritual practice that involves a prayerful review of the events of the day in order to discern God’s presence and leading in our lives. This practice allows us to get in touch w...  Read More

Matthew 2:1-12 tells the story of wise men bearing gifts for Jesus, traveling from the East, and following a star. The first appearance of Jesus to the gentile world! The modern calendar delineates “t...  Read More

“The time came for the baby to be born.” Luke 2:6The label said, “Don’t Open Until Christmas,” but the grandchildren cried, “Hurry up; open it!”Patience is a virtue, and we recognize the importance of...  Read More

"I will bless the Lord at all time; his praise shall continually be in my mouth."Psalm 34:1We all go through tough seasons in life. It is inevitable. Some of us are even going through tough seasons DU...  Read More

Acts 16:11-15Lydia was a businesswoman selling the finest purple cloth in the city of Philippi in the ancient world. As a businesswoman Lydia was most likely influential and probably wealthy. Purple c...  Read More