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Do We REALLY believe?

06 Jan

As we embark on a new year – I’ve been thinking. Do we believe the way we think we do? Do we REALLY expect God to work in our lives & the lives of those around us? Do we EXPECT it? Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Posted in Faith, Hope, Learning, Prayer, Serving, Worship

 

Christmas Time: Peace

04 Dec

On this second weekend of Advent we are to light the candle that represents Peace.  Peace?  Really, I mean, when was the last time your Christmas was Peaceful?  Even the first Christmas seemed absent of Peace…. didn’t it??  Or, is there something we are overlooking? Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Posted in Advent, Church, Connecting with God, Faith, Peace

 

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?

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Posted in Advent, Christmas, Faith, Hope, Life, Worship

 

What exactly is the Artist In Residence program all about?

24 Jul

I know many people have thought the Artist In Residence program is a great idea. But many have also asked a simple albeit relevant question – “Well, what exactly is the goal of this program?”

Please read this statement produced by our first Resident, Sylvia Woods – who shares her thoughts on the program, followed by some goals which we are aiming to achieve with the Artist In Residence program here at Lakeside. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Pt.2 – A movie review

19 Jul

Without being too lengthly – and without adding “noise” to the conversation – I wish to add my review of this film in hopes of maybe enlightening you beyond “it was good”.  Read on if you want to know more. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Posted in Faith, Life, Movies I've seen