Seasons of transition can drain even the strongest among us, yet the Lord—our everlasting God—never grows weary. During home assignment, I was reminded of this truth in a fresh way. Stepping back, closing a few “tabs,” and returning to the church family that sent me out allowed me to rest, reflect, and remember who carries the work. In His presence, strength is renewed and hope rises again.
We never set out to be an “adoption family,” but when God broke our hearts for what breaks His, we couldn’t ignore the call. Each time we’ve said yes, through fear, doubt, and feeling ill-equipped, He has shown Himself bigger than our weakness. What we’ve discovered is simple: every child deserves the gift of a family, and every yes to Him changes everything.
“You came from Georgia to help us?” It’s a question we hear often, and each time, it reminds us why we go. More than cleanup, our mission is to shine the light of Christ in the darkest moments. We show up to serve, to love, and to share the hope found only in Him.
NT Connect: Philippians 4:4-20 Weekly Reading: 1 Samuel 18-22 Rejoice in the Lord Always? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane for just a moment. Humor me, please. . . What was one of the best seasons of your life? What was a season in your life that you wouldn’t like to repeat? It may … Continued
NT Connect: John 3:1-15 Weekly Reading: Numbers 12-14, 16, 21 Lifted Up and Looked Upon This week in Numbers, we see the Israelites as a people who have so quickly forgotten the faithfulness of the Lord to rescue them from Pharaoh. Despite the warnings the Lord gave them through Moses (Numbers 11:1, 14:2), the Israelites … Continued
NT Connect: 2 Corinthians 5:21 Weekly Reading: Leviticus 1-6 Christ: Our Guilt Offering I have often thought that the book of Leviticus is difficult for Christians to read, let alone enjoy. It comes right after the incredible stories of Exodus, and it appears to be one regulation after another. The laws seem so distant from … Continued
NT Connect: Hebrews 3:1-6 Weekly Reading: Exodus 26-30 Jesus is Greater than Moses Clean hands and a pure heart. Growing up in the Jackson household my sisters and I grew familiar with the phrase “clean hands and a pure heart.” This phrase was rehearsed in our home before every single meal at my mother’s table. … Continued
NT Connect: Hebrews 11:23-28 Weekly Reading: Exodus 1-5 The Reproach of Christ Jumping into Exodus this week, we see that a lot has changed since the ending of Genesis. More than 400 years has passed, and the people of Israel have become enslaved to the Egyptians. Fear drove the Egyptians to give them agonizing burdens, … Continued
This week Will Williams shares a reading from 2 Timothy in NT18. Produced by Kim Nichols
This week Tina Forman shares a reading from Hebrews in NT18. Produced by Kim Nichols
At Lakewood, special needs children, adults and their families are embraced and cared for through our JOY ministry. JOY stands for: Jesus’ Opportunity for You. Learn more about JOY ministry below: Want to watch the full version of this video? Watch Full Version Produced by Kim Nichols
