Rebuilding Walls

God chose Nehemiah to rebuild the wall, a daunting task. As a humble cupbearer he boldly asked the king for help. He knew the promises of God, and he trusted His faithfulness. He had ears to hear what the Spirit of God was saying, and he wrote it down for our benefit today. As a…

Waiting

Praise God for the jewel He provides as we dig deep to discover His purpose, His Way, His Light in all things. There is time to plant, water, wait, and harvest. Pain is certainly a great purifier. As we agonize through a tragedy, we suffer great emotional pain. We focus on God and what He…

Charlotte Vawter

The Author of Miss Charlotte’s story is God the Father. He placed her name in the Lamb’s Book of Life and knit her together in her mother’s womb. Her children arise and call her blessed.” It is my privilege to summarize her lasting impact at Lakeside for generations to come. Because of her obedience, her legacy…

Beauty Speaks

God is Spirit, and God is love! You have just read two very important holy Scriptures. Beauty speaks to every soul. Our Creator has marvelous plans for all. Our Father makes Himself visible in all that we see, smell, taste, or touch. Everywhere we look, the Creator’s hand is clearly evidenced. The sun, waters, fish,…

Truth Is Told

When we begin a sentence, “The truth is…” What is the source of the words we use to finish our statement? Is it based on our experience, or intellect? Do we look to our past to find answers? How did this generation lose sight of God? Nobody finds truth while rummaging through the past. This…

Arrogance

Pride shows up in many ways as we read Scripture. Pride is NOT just a feeling of being superior. A show of arrogance is recognized, if we assume, or suggest that our own reasoning of the facts is the only way. We easily identify those who are self absorbed, or behave narcissistically and see their…

Prophecy

“True prophecy reflects the unity of the Spirit and the oneness of the body of Christ, where no member is above another.” Dr Mark Chironna. As the many contemporary prophets claim to have a “special” relationship with God, no matter how they phrase it, it is not revelation but excessive pride, hubris. True revelation within…

La Señora

Throughout history, God has used many women for His great purpose. Rahab was the prostitute that provided safety for Joshua. Ruth was a foreigner. Esther was an orphan. A Renaissance woman known simply as “La Señora” in 1525 defied the oddity of a woman in business. She developed trade networks that provided opportunities for the…

Why Tears?

What makes tears flow? A song, a memory, laughter, pain, or a loss? This story was written by Cheryl Jagst after she witnessed an unknown woman in our church worshipping. We all leave an impact. Many of us will depart, never knowing our legacy. Revelation 12:11“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamband by…

Sin in the Camp

The cost of sin is death! Yes, death to a relationship with our Holy God. Each sin is equal and each white lie separates us from the Glory of God. Taking the promise land required taking down the wall of Jericho. Joshua 6:18 “Don’t bring trouble and destruction by stealing.” Whenever a Christian does what…