Back in the early 1990’s, I shared with Lakewood’s leadership the value of establishing an endowment for the purpose of funding ministry and missions outside the normal area of our operating budget. An endowment is a donation to a nonprofit (e.g., Lakewood Baptist Church) for the ongoing support of that organization. In Lakewood’s case the endowment is … Continued
It looked like Abraham Lincoln was a colossal failure: Lost 8 elections Failed in 2 businesses Suffered a nervous breakdown which left him bedridden for 6 months Finally, in 1860 Lincoln was elected president, and the rest—as they say—is history. Michael Jordan said: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I … Continued
Discouragement is a powerful tool of the “accuser,” our adversary; and this discouragement can lead us into a state of doubt and fear. Remember how the Hebrews became so discouraged by their circumstances that they had lost hope. Numbers 14 records a very dark and discouraging moment for Moses and his leadership: “Then the whole community … Continued
In the Christian community, the following questions are often pondered: How should a Christian deal with depression? What does the Bible say about depression? Should a Christian ever be depressed? How can a Christian overcome depression?
By Dr. Tom Smiley We are living in some very confusing times. Every day seems to bring challenges to God’s Word and to His Holy Church. It is hard to believe, but even the very nature of God is being called into question by some who call themselves ‘Christ followers.’ Most recently, there seems to … Continued
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
By Dr. Tom Smiley Good Morning, Mr. President, Senators, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Bible Says, “What does it profit a man if He Gains the Whole World and losses His ONLY Soul. I bring two specific challenges to those who serve in this Chamber. First, a very important truth that must be considered by anyone who … Continued
