I think most would agree that this time of year is abound with love. I mean, it’s hard to argue that God didn’t love us – since he sent His Son to be born and then die for our sins …. That’s Love. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category
Christmas Time: Love
18
Dec
Christmas Time: Joy
13
Dec
Joy is a word often associated with Christmas. And it should be. It’s also week 3 of Advent. Joy. Jesus brings Joy. Great Joy – actually, that’s what it says in Luke 2 – the Angel says tiding of “great Joy”. So – are you feeling or experiencing “great Joy”? Why not? Here’s some reasons we don’t and a couple ways to tap into the joy that is promised to us. Read the rest of this entry »
Christmas Time: Hope
28
Nov
So, as we now in Advent for 24 hours or so, I thought it’d be good to talk about that. I realize that the second week of Advent is all about Light, and the first week is Hope, but it was easier to find a photo of lights – at least I used Hope in my title 
What is better than getting something? What is cooler than the “moment of knowing”? What is more thrilling than the “pay-off” – but the hope & expectation of that “pay-off”. In reality though, is it always “thrilling” - living in constant hope or being hopeful, can be draining and our hope can get tested and there are moments we can all feel hopeless. So, Hope is something we need to have, and work at. Why do we stay hopeful, in the face of such “dire” circumstances?
Merry Christmas!
22
Dec
I wanted to briefly say “Merry Christmas” to all of you out there.
Please come by Lakeside this season and catch one of our Christmas Eve services (Dec 23rd at 7pm, Dec 24 and 3, 5 & 7 pm) The title this year is Promises, Promises and has a great relevance that can apply and reach everyone right where they are – and we are hoping will help show and help all to experience the Love and Hope and Peace and Joy that is connected with Christmas.
The music and teaching will not only be good – but will touch your heart – helping to create a connection with God and understand the connection He desperately wants to have with us – you and me.
If I don’t see you over the next couple of days – then I pray you have a great Christmas and that you experience great joy and peace.
I want to take this brief opportunity to thank all those volunteers that help make our Christmas Eve services a reality each year – it is close to 150 people when you add them all up – if you see a volunteer on Christmas Eve – either in the Parking lot, on stage, in Children’s ministry or greeting you in the Atrium – thank them for serving – without them – there wouldn’t be Christmas Eve services here at Lakeside.
Merry Christmas!! I will more than likely be taking a “blog” holiday for at least 5 days – but don’t fear – I’ll be back to regular posts once January arrives.
How quickly do you “get over it.”?
06
Dec
Well – now that our first Christmas Eve rehearsal is over I have lots to look forward to. But – true to form – the first rehearsal wasn’t without issues or conflict. What impressed me the most this year was how quickly we were able to “get over it” and move forward. How did we do it? Read the rest of this entry »
