Wellspring of Life Church

Peter outlines for us seven foundational virtues given to us by the Holy Spirit. As followers of Jesus, we are called to diligently build up our faith by developing and putting these virtues into practice, which will ensure a growing faith and a victorious, eternal reward. By Dave Bartlett

God has shown us a grace that prevails , a persistent, dominant and effective grace that we by no means deserve. This same wonderful, unmerited grace, is what He has called us to live out and to extend to others the same way He has graciously bestowed it upon us.  By Dave Bartlett

We need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war and no one is exempt from being in this battle. The "good" news is, we don't fight this fight alone. We fight in the power of the Holy Spirit, fighting against evil, and fighting on behalf of those who still live in darkness and need to know His love. Its a fight worth fighting! By Dave Bartlett

While we live in an imperfect and broken world and await a perfect place...heaven, God has given us His Holy Spirit. We only need to surrender and align our will to His will, choose to abide in Him and in doing so, we will live a victorious and joy filled life this side of heaven.  By Dave Bartlett

Choosing to live a life submitted to God's authority, aligning our will with His, gives us the ability to resist temptation. Saying "Yes" to Jesus, leads to a life of spiritual fulfillment and victory over our enemy. By Dave Bartlett

God is faithful to protect us in our time of need. In this world, we will be put to a test by those who are against us. Daniel was large and in charge when he refused to go against his God, even though it meant imminent death in the jaws of lions. Daniel knew who his God was, therefore he believed and trusted in His sovereign plan for his life.  By Kenny Guidry

Fiery trials are inevitable, and transformative for believers. "The furnace is not just a place of suffering; it is a stage for divine manifestation." God uses trials to test faith, reveal His presence, promote His people, break bondages and bring Himself glory.  By Kenny Guidry

In our current day and age, we are surrounded by negativity. Everywhere we go, we feel the weight of complaining and dissatisfaction. We are all constantly striving for more money, more likes on social media, more "perfection" in our lives, yet it only leads us to feeling more empty than before. As we look at the Israelite's journey through the wilderness, we see that they went through many of the...

The man believed by being placed in the pool, he would be healed. However, the true answer to his healing was standing right in front of him. Jesus is the Source of true wholeness.  By Brook Stockert

The God of the universe, our High Priest invites us to come near. We need not fear, we can come confidently into His presence and receive mercy and grace for whatever we need.  By Dave Bartlett

The Apostle Paul gives thanks to God for the believers in Thessalonica for their, "work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope." He acknowledges that they are loved and chosen by God and encourages them to remain faithful, to stay steadfast in their witness, even in the midst of persecution. Would these same qualities be said of you today?    By Dave Bartlett

The Book of Acts ends with Paul finally reaching Rome, where he is under house arrest for two years. In spite of his imprisonment, he continued to boldly proclaim the Gospel, without hindrance.  Luke doesn't close the book of Acts with "the end"... because we are to continue to boldly and faithfully proclaim the Gospel until Jesus comes.  By Dave Bartlett

Step out of the exhausting cycle of trying to earn God's approval and rest in His lavish                                                    and unchanging love.  By Jenny Nipper  

The story of the high ranking officer Naaman, unwilling to enter the Jordan River at the request of the prophet Elijah, can serve as an example to us, of how our pride can keep us from receiving what only God can do for us. When we like Naaman, humble ourselves and surrender to God's directives we will receive God's gift of salvation and freedom.  By Ray Ferrell

These verses chronicle Paul's continued journey on to Rome. Upon arriving in Rome, Paul is granted leniency to live under house arrest guarded by a soldier while he awaits an audience with Caesar Nero. Due to what Paul had already gone through and the fate he knew awaited him, his peace was not dependent on "perfect situations but on God's perfect love".  Paul never lost his perspective, which he...

After Paul's shipwreck on the island of Malta, he encounters a snake bite, survives and is used by God to heal some of the islanders. God desires to use us just as He used Paul. The good news is, we don't have to be perfect or have it all together because the same power that lived in Paul lives in us.   By Dave Bartlett

We can make bad choices that can lead to hardship and heartache. However, we can also make the one right choice that can change the trajectory of our life forever. It's never too late to make the right choice. Do it today! By Jake Higuera and Dave Bartlett

On his way to Rome by sea, Paul along with seasoned sailors encountered a severe storm, being shipwrecked was inevitable. God reassured Paul that neither he, nor, the other men on board would lose their lives. In this life, we will encounter storms that sometimes feel like there is no hope of surviving. Yet, God promises us that He is in the storms we face and will never lose His grip on us.  Dave...

Paul always took God at His word and relied on His promises. He declared to the men on board the ship that had set sail for Rome, that in spite of storms, shipwrecks or human methods, God had a plan and would preserve their lives. When storms try to overtake us, we can trust that God is our anchor and will keep our souls firmly secure. By Dave Bartlett

The apostle Paul again shines as the perfect example of how to respond with a passionate heart for those needing to find the Savior, no matter the tenseness of the circumstance or the position of the person, Paul remained true to the Gospel and his mission. We are reminded from this encounter with Agrippa, that pride clothed in self-sufficiency will always lead one away from their need for God, su...

When we walk by faith as Paul did, we will follow God's leading even if we don't know all the details of what may be ahead of us. The Christian life is all about "going...yet not knowing". In choosing to courageously obey God's directives we will encounter His eternal promises and purposes for our lives. By Dave Bartlett

Once again Paul finds himself on trial, this time before Festus who wanted to deal with this situation quickly as well as find favor with the religious leaders. God's hand, is as always orchestrating and directing Paul's life, no matter who seems to be in charge. Paul knows he is to stand before Caesar Nero. Therefore, he trusted in God's plan and we are invited to do the same. The Lord is our str...

Paul continues to declare his innocence of the accusations brought against him in theses verses. Because this was a matter of Jewish religious conviction and not a matter of Roman law, Felix refuses to give a verdict. We learn from Felix as well as another character that enters the story, Drusilla, that indecision upon hearing the gospel, will lead to  despair and eventually death. We also find en...

Paul is facing the trial for his faith. He takes this opportunity to tie the roots of Christianity to the God of the Jews. He declared himself a fulfilled Jew because of the salvation afforded to him through the Messiah, Jesus. He was secure because of that salvation. We too, do not live with wishful thinking or blind optimism, our hope is grounded in something that has already happened. The finis...

Paul's mission was to be a witness for Jesus Christ and to testify of His grace to Jew and Gentile alike. Paul walked by faith and was able to be committed to God's call, no matter what he would suffer. God orchestrated the unexpected, altered situations, changed minds, on behalf of Paul to bring about His ultimate plan. As we faithfully walk by faith, we can trust that God will lead us and use us...