Great Lakes Church

<p>When we get to our inevitable breaking point after making bad decisions in life, we turn around and ask ourselves "what in the world was I thinking?" We often struggle to sort through this question, but leaning into it can give us the needed foresight to avoid falling into the pattern of bad decision-making next time around. Let's dig in.</p>

<p>We don't like to talk about our mistakes. Mistakes are ugly. Mistakes are shameful. Mistakes are the worst parts of us– and when we do admit our mistakes, we like to put most of the blame on someone or something else. However, as Dave states elegantly in this talk, "the common denominator in all of our mistakes, is that we were there to make them." If you want to ensure that the negative parts of our lives don't carry with us into 2020, you have to start by owning your mistakes– even when it's challenging. Join us this week as we take the first step.</p>

<p>They say "new year, new me" right? The pressure of resolutions and expectations can be crushing going into a new year, but we believe with clear vision and proper perspective, this can be the best year of your life! Join us as we look to scripture and real-life examples to lay the groundwork for the best year yet!</p>

<p>Our culture today is overrun with fake products — they look like the real thing, but they’re cheap imitations. Fake may work fine in some areas of life, but not with our faith. So how can we know if our faith is real or counterfeit?</p>

<p>Join us for an Espresso Shot– a one week talk intended to be a boost of energy and encouragement! This week, we'll explore honor, what it means, and why it matters in our pursuit of Jesus.</p>

<p>We avoid things we don’t like. But some things in life are unavoidable. The pressure of pain, suffering, or sickness can cause us to feel lost or confused, but there is a way forward!</p>

<p>Our decisions determine the direction and quality of our life. And while nobody plans to complicate their life with bad decisions, far too many people have no plan to make good decisions. So how do we make decisions that aren’t just fueled by knowledge, but also by wisdom?</p>