The Thursday Update

Lakeshore Friends—

Have you ever had someone tell you something about yourself that came as a total surprise, in a good way?  Maybe they told you that you are a really thoughtful person, and you never “thought” you were.  Perhaps they said that you’re a giving person, and you just assumed everyone was that way.  Or it could be that they told you that you’re such a loving person, and it just overwhelmed you with joy.

It’s pretty amazing to discover something positive about yourself that you didn’t fully realize or appreciate.  It can change how you live for the better and give your life the lift that it needs.

Over the next two Sundays, that’s what we’re going to look at, except that it will not be how others see us, but how God sees us through His eyes.  We will discover 10 things that can transform our identity so powerfully that it can give us the purpose, meaning, and joy for living that God intended from the beginning.

Want to know how God sees every single Christian?  Join us on Sunday and find out!

Warmly,

Vince

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