The Thursday Update

JUNE 20, 2024

Lakeshore Friends—

When it comes to the word “faith,” there are lots of ways we use the word.  Sometimes it's used of an organization that is “faith-based.”  Other times it's used for a body of truth that we refer to as “the faith.”  Still, other times we use it in ways that suggest that people who live by faith either must have none of the answers and still believe, or all of the answers before they will believe.  Then, on top of that, some people believe that faith is how you receive guaranteed health recovery no matter the sickness, significant wealth just by believing and giving, or how you can create whatever reality you want by “speaking it into existence” similar to what God did.  Yikes!

I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that there is a lot of confusion on what true faith really is.  You would expect this from those outside the church, but sadly it is all too common inside the church. 

Maybe you wrestle with understanding and applying faith biblically.  If so, there’s good news!

On Sunday, we are beginning a new series based on Hebrews 11 called, “By Faith.”  In this classic chapter on the subject of faith, we’ll teach through it to help you both understand what true faith is and see how true faith works in the lives of some of the most famous characters of the Old Testament like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and the like.

I think this series will be important for all of us because faith is not only being misunderstood but it’s also being challenged and questioned at every turn in our country and in the world.

Do you need to build up your faith and understand how to live it out properly?  Then be here each week starting on Sunday. Trust me, this series will help you!

Warmly,
Vince