A New Space to Bless The Ark of the LORD remained there in Obed-edom’s house for three months, and the LORD blessed Obed-edom and his entire household. Then King David was told, “The LORD has blessed Obed-edom’s household and everything he has because of the Ark of God.” So David went there and brought the … Continue reading July 1, 2020
Burning Down the House If someone yells "Fire!" in a crowded building, people will often first look around and then they'll respond by how those around them respond. Even the most calm, even-tempered person will run for the door if those around them are panicking. Recently, we've all experienced this. Someone yelled "Toilet paper!", and whether … Continue reading June 24, 2020
Father's Day The above picture is from 2004. My daughter, Luna, is reading her Bible to her baby brother, Towah. Over the years, I find moments like these more pleasing as a father than watching them win a competition, seeing them bring home a passing report card, or hearing others praise them for whatever gifts or … Continue reading June 17, 2020
Simply Beautiful The past two Sundays Wellspring has met outside, and it's been simply beautiful! Under the shade of massive green trees, we had a message, worship, and ministry, but without any of our slide presentations, videos, sound systems, or amplifiers. We didn't send the children to a separate space for a separate lesson. Everything was completely barebones, relaxed, … Continue reading June 10, 2020
His Holy Sanctuary 10AM Sunday, June 7th, Backyard Worship Begins This past Sunday we met under the trees in the Nothrop family's large, beautiful backyard and celebrated Pentecost by worshiping and prophesying together. After months of isolation, division, confusion, and anxiety, I believe that God is calling out His church. He is calling us into … Continue reading June 3, 2020
This Dry & Weary Land "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love … Continue reading May 27, 2020
How much do you want? As Pentecost Sunday approaches, I'm finding myself meditating more and more on the Holy Spirit and what He desires to do among us. In the book of Acts, the believers are gathered together worshiping and praying as a very persecuted, confused, and introverted group of people. They went from being viewed as … Continue reading May 20, 2020
The Time of Favor & The Day of Anger "The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent … Continue reading May 13, 2020
"What is God saying?" We as a community often ask each other this question. We strongly believe that God is speaking and that He really enjoys revealing to His children what He's up to... If they're interested in hearing. God conceals the revelation of his word in the hiding place of his glory. But the honor … Continue reading May 6, 2020
"Focus on the beauty of hope and develop your language of hope." This was the statement that was resonating in my spirit this morning. Hope! Beautiful hope! How powerful and pure is that inner belief in what's not fully attained yet still approaching. Faith is meaningless without hope. Life is nothing without hope. One breath is pointless … Continue reading April 29, 2020
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