Be Rich, Give Thanks
Did you know that there are over 130 passages of Scripture that relate to the subject of thanksgiving? As we approach Thanksgiving Day 2018, I would like to share a story from my thanksgiving file about a man named Dr. Robert Hill. Dr. Hill was a prolific writer and authored dozens of books. While visiting Thailand, he was invited to a special celebration given by the King and Queen. A young Thai man was sent by the king to drive Dr. Hill and his wife to the festivities.
Every Parent's Battle: A Family Guide to Resisting Pornography
How do you talk to your children about the dangers of pornography? We avoid it because it's awkward or because we think "my child would never..." From young ages, our kids are at risk of exposure and addiction. As parents, we must engage the issue directly - using more than a simple technology filter. In Every Parent's Battle, Dan Spencer discusses the widespread pornography problem in our sex-obsessed culture. He also offers tested strategies and concrete ideas for parents t
Fall Spectacular
This year's Fall Spectacular is Wednesday, October 31. This annual event reaches out to around 5000 people - giving Lawndale an opportunity to connect with families and to share the hope of Jesus Christ. All normal Wednesday night activities will be on pause for the week so that our whole church can get involved. We need you! 1) We need volunteers to help run games. Shifts are 5-7pm and 7-9pm. You can serve as an individual, with your family, or with a group of friends. 2) We
Pandemic Pornography
Did you know that many recent studies show the age of first-time exposure to pornography is 8? How about that around 80% of children’s unsought after pornography exposure occurs in the home? Did you know that statistics show pornography addiction is becoming more prevalent among girls and women than ever before? And that neural changes observed in the brains of regular pornography users are similar to the changes seen in cocaine and methamphetamine addicts? As we assess the c
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