William Borden

A prominent figure known for his connections with Yale University, William Whiting Borden (1887–1913) was set apart to humbly represent Christ, his Lord. Despite his family’s wealth, William was changed by the poverty he witnessed abroad. He graduated from Yale with the class of 1909. At age 17, this privileged youth was sent on a…

Forgive Me Please

Asking for forgiveness is an important aspect of building trust in God’s ways. It is our act of humble obedience. Apologizing and asking for forgiveness mends the often distant connection we have with God. Acknowledging our mistakes provides us with emotional relief. God wipes away any guilt or shame as our Father quickly forgives those…

Becky Plinke

What is REMARKABLE? Many drive by these extraordinary patches of beauty and see only weeds. If you draw a person’s attention to the view, with focus, they only see work. Three years ago, Becky Plinke drove down a bumpy road with eyes to see what God has in store for 50 rescued girls. Innocent soul’s…

Preach to Self

When Job was suffering, the voice of his friends was not the counsel he needed. As king David ran in fear, his emotions ran up a fever. His privileged son Absolam had taken counsel from foolish men, so David chose to preach to his soul as he ran for his life. His decision to remember…

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…

Smile

Joy is a choice. “Laughter is good medicine.” These sisters dash about in hilarious attire to bring smiles to those who are stuck in traffic. If it takes a Pepto Bismal Pink scooter to brighten your mood, get one. We may as well smile because we are all on His candid camera. Please NOTE the…

Choose Life

For mankind to maintain a biblical relationship with our heavenly Father – His Word makes our part clear. “They overcame by the blood of the Lamb (His Sacrifice) and the word of their testimony.” Rev 12 As new creations “in Christ” — we deny our flesh, our selfish preferences and willingly choose to obey what…

A Brainiac Heart

An exceptionally intelligent person is often referred to as a brainiac. How does such a smart person speak from the heart, seek truth with all their heart, see with the eyes of their heart, or listen with their heart? What some intellectuals pride themselves in knowing, the heart’s wisdom trumps all the scholars around the…

Deuteronomy

The book of Deuteronomy is about obedience, and God’s enduring love. The greatest Prophet to come, our Lord Jesus Christ is foretold. “The Lord said to me: “What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything…