The Thursday Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Hi Lakeshore,

One of the reasons I’m so excited about our current series, Beyond A Reasonable Doubt, is because it’s pushing us to think deeply about what we believe and why we believe it. That’s really what apologetics is all about. The word simply means “a defense,” and as followers of Christ, we’re called not just to have faith, but to understand it and articulate it. In a world where truth is constantly questioned, studying apologetics helps us move from “I think” to “I’m confident,” and from “I hope so” to “I know why.”

Scripture makes this clear. 1 Peter 3:15 tells us to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have—but do this with gentleness and respect.” That’s apologetics. It’s not about winning arguments; it’s about lovingly giving reasons for our hope. And in Acts 17, we see Paul reasoning with people in the marketplace, thoughtfully engaging their questions. God is not intimidated by honest inquiry, and neither should we be.

Studying apologetics also strengthens our own faith. When doubts creep in, or when family and friends start asking hard questions, we won’t be shaken so easily. Jesus said in Matthew 22:37 that we are to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind. Engaging our minds honors God. It deepens worship. It turns belief into conviction.

My prayer is that Beyond A Reasonable Doubt won’t just be another sermon series we attend, but a catalyst for growth. Let’s lean in. Engage our minds in thoughtful logic. Let’s ask questions. Let’s search the Scriptures. And let’s grow into believers who not only trust Christ deeply but can explain that trust clearly—confident, gracious, and grounded in truth.

Pastor Frank
Executive Pastor