"…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

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my ...  Read More

"You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.” Romans 8:9Romans 8:9 talks abo...  Read More

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans...  Read More

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8I’ve struggled with feelings of inadequacy my whole life. Am I good enough to be on the f...  Read More