In the Storm

By Joy Willis It seems to be second nature for us to worry. We worry about grades, money, our families, our health. There is an endless supply of circumstances we could worry about. Our Creator knows this about us, and that is why throughout scripture He reminds us that we don’t have to worry. This … Continued


Family Promise of Hall County

Family Promise of Hall County To the Board of Directors of Family Promise of Hall County: When Lakewood Baptist Church joined Family Promise of Hall County at its inception, we believed, organizationally, that Family Promise of Hall County and Lakewood Baptist Church held in common the goal to meet physical needs and the call to … Continued


A Marital “Test Drive” Is Not Recommended

By Scott Smith Today, it appears that a majority of pre-marital couples are choosing to “test drive” marriage before buying into it. What do I mean by that? Dawn and I are finding that upwards of 3 out of 5 Christian couples are choosing to cohabit prior to marriage. It is highly recommended and even … Continued


The Measure of His Love

By Bill Risinger At the close of the Parent-Child Dedication Service last Sunday, we prayed Ephesians 3:18-19 over the children. “I pray that these children, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to … Continued