We have had a lot going on the past few weeks, so this coming Sunday we're going to have story time. Most importantly we'll hear from Jill and Ben Nothrop about their ministry in Mexico. Along with a couple of our spiritual mentors, Monte and Hugh Bromiley (founders of Beth Shalom Ministries), Wellspring sent Ben … Continue reading February 12, 2020
Ladies, you aren't being left in the cold. Pull your head out of your sweater and get knit with your sisters! It's that time of year when many of the Wellspring men disappear with their snowboards (and skis for some, but we won't judge them), so the Wellspring women are taking this opportunity to encourage … Continue reading February 5, 2020
If something is honorable, it means it is worthy of glory. When the Israelites are given the Ten Commandments in the book of Exodus, they are told to honor their parents. The Hebrew word comes from the same word we translate as glory, kabad. It literally means heavy or weighty. In other words, God was … Continue reading January 29, 2020
We've been talking about Patterns. First we talked about the Pattern of Increase. This past Sunday we talked about the Pattern of Silence (click on the title to hear the message on our Youtube page). Next Sunday we'll be celebrating the necessary pattern of fellowship together. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as … Continue reading January 22, 2020
"The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent." - Exodus 14:14 ESV Silence is a discipline, especially in our world of rapid-fire distractions. It's amazing how challenging it can be to take a moment to turn everything off and wait on the Lord. Yet this is often exactly what is … Continue reading January 15, 2020
This past Sunday we introduced our fast theme, "Pattern", by talking about God's 5-year plan. Click HERE to hear the lesson along with its accompanying slides. God gives patterns throughout the Bible, and in our scripture He specifically says, “If you follow this pattern, your harvest will increase.” 2020 is Wellspring's year four in the … Continue reading January 8, 2020
Usually I send out the Wellspring email on Wednesday, but I wanted to get this information in your mailbox before January 1st. The Sunday before Christmas I gave everyone in Wellspring a Bible reading plan that I made for 2020. That plan begins tomorrow, January 1: 1/1 - Gen 1, Psalms 1, Josh 1, Matt 1 1/2 - … Continue reading December 31, 2019
So many wonderful stories around us! This morning I had an incredible conversation with the contractor who is currently installing new floors in our house. His life was full of miraculous God encounters that led him to a salvation experience with Jesus Christ. My new friend, Bob, was nearly killed multiple times in Iran and … Continue reading December 18, 2019
This morning I was looking through my daily journal, reviewing a few of the entries from this past year. It's very encouraging to see a written record of how God has worked in my life and in Wellspring. Things haven't turned out quite the way that I envisioned, yet I am full of wonder in God's wisdom … Continue reading December 11, 2019
This month we're celebrating the wonder-filled stories among us! We're wrapping up 2019 by reflecting and sharing how God has acted in powerful ways in our lives. This coming Sunday, December 8, Stephen Owen will be sharing his wonder-filled story, so come ready to be wowed by God. In January of each year, we have … Continue reading December 4, 2019
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