The Thursday Update

Lakeshore friends—

I trust that you all had a reflective and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.  It’s hard to imagine where our country would be without the sacrifice made by the men and women of our military. 

Sue and I were in Washington D.C. for a few days to see the red carpet opening of the documentary, “Never Fight Alone.”  It was a great evening to both support Chad Robichaux and his Mighty Oaks Ministry (Chad has been at Lakeshore twice), and to see how they help our veterans adjust to life after the trauma of the battlefield.

I’m really excited to be back this Sunday as we continue our Identity Crisis series looking at how we can be “Mugged By The Mirror.”  We’ll look at four common ways the mirror can “mug” our identity and how we can look beyond the mirror to the biblical truth of God to combat these threats.  In this world where looks too often reign supreme in vain and destructive ways that make all of us feel unworthy in appearance, we’ll go back to God for the truth to overcome it.

Warmly,
Vince

Lakeshore Friends—

This weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and for that we can be grateful!  It’s also Memorial Day weekend, our chance to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.  Apart from Jesus himself, no one else has sacrificed their life for our freedoms.  This Memorial Day, let’s always remember the great sacrifice made by many people in our great nation and thank God for them.

Last year, a friend sent me this quote:

Armed Forces Day is for those still in uniform.

Veterans Day is for those who hung up their uniform.

Memorial Day is for those who never made it out of their uniform.  

We thank God for all those who are part of all three, but especially for the last group this weekend.

Warmly,

Vince

Lakeshore Friends—

Is there anything better than warm days in May?  It is so exciting to get a taste of the new life in the air.  People are nicer (okay, a tiny bit nicer in some cases), are in a better mood (okay, most people), and all we have to look forward to is more warm weather for at least a few months.

When it comes to our identity, we can experience that same excitement when we learn how to base our identity in the God who loves us more than we have or could love ourselves— Jesus Christ!  He is a warm, sunny, May day every day in our lives; and he makes us nicer, better, and excited about the future.

So as you enjoy the weather, remember that God can do the same for your identity issues, so that you win over every crisis you face.

Warmly,

Vince