The first temptation the devil dangled before our Lord was the temptation to be relevant: turn stones into bread. Yet Jesus’ answer rings loud and true (4): “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by ...  Read More

Exodus 20:17 “You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighb...  Read More

Greetings Lakeside Family, This is a quote from my devotional a couple of weeks ago, “Corporate worship rescues us again and again by reminding us that there is only one glory worth giving our lives t...  Read More

Luke 11:13, “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”As Father's Day approaches I can...  Read More

"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." Proverbs 3:5-6These two verses are pretty simple at...  Read More

“I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.” Psalm 57:2 NLTOne of the most important things God has taught me in the last year is how to be honest. And not just “don’t tel...  Read More

Lilacs have been one of my favorite spring flowers. I’m enjoying their beauty and fragrance especially after such a long winter. A lilac represents renewed hope for me. This is due to the unusual Octo...  Read More

John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”A few years back I planted some roses in my my ...  Read More

James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."How is your relationship with Jesus Christ? In the past, I have been asked this question by pastors, friends, and some strangers, too. How doe...  Read More

Greetings Lakeside family. As I'm sitting here enjoying coffee and watching the sun rise, my thoughts go to Psalm 90:12, and what that message means for me today.     Psalm 90:12 "Teach us to number o...  Read More

"And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek him." Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)We were watching a bird in ...  Read More

Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."The last four years have brought...  Read More