A hard truth about life at the lake is that not every day will be quiet and calm; storms will come! Sometimes they come on subtly, and others furiously! The questions become: how do we respond in a storm, and do they hold any meaning?

There are many thoughts and opinions about America's founding fathers, but one thing is incontrovertible: they willingly signed their death warrants when they signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. This week, we consider their level of commitment and examine our own for what we believe.

This week, inspired by Benjamin Bloom, Pastor Brent discusses what it takes to make a meaningful change and how, despite the desire to act, many of us become frozen by fear and never take "the jump".

When someone says they're ready for a day at the lake, that doesn't always mean the same thing. To some, that means they want to be in proximity to the lake; to others, it means they're looking to make waves and get loud! Bottom line, not everyone sees the lake the same way.

Being on the lake can be a lot of fun, but there is a danger that can ruin your lake fun - debris. Floating debris can get caught in your prop or damage your hull. Spiritually speaking, many of us live our lives racing around floating debris fields, hoping for the best.

Hidden costs are everywhere! It seems we can't take a vacation, book a flight, attend a concert, buy a home, or even go through the drive-thru without incurring unexpected costs. In Luke 14, Jesus explains the cost of being a true follower.

In Matthew 16, Jesus explained what it means to be one of his followers. However, thanks to our media-driven culture, the term has morphed into being little more than a "fan" of someone.

Did you know that statistically, 75% of people are dehydrated? That means the overwhelming majority of us are not consuming enough water! It's no wonder that we all feel like we can't satisfy our thirst when we're not consuming nearly enough water. This week, examine Jesus' encounter with someone desperate for water...