Wellspring of Life Church

If you read the Bible from cover to cover math shows up everywhere. Counting, addition, multiplication, precision, and magnitude. Whether you love math or find it mysterious, God's math is for you! Five simple mathematical principles from scripture we can totally apply to our lives.  By Jenny Nipper

There are very real pitfalls. Those of apathy...of distraction...misalignment...misjudgments...and the like. To let Jesus in, is something we have to contend for, hold on to, and adamantly desire. The Christian life is just that, a lifestyle.   By Brook Stockert

God's timing is not a random sequence of events but a meticulously crafted frame work, designed by Him and through this framework, He works all things for our good.  By Kenny Guidry

Conflict hits within the early church regarding whether Gentile converts needed to be circumcised and follow the law of Moses in order to be saved. Some Jewish Christians insisted on these requirements, leading to a dispute. Whenever we encounter conflict within the body of Christ, we need to choose to be like Jesus. Choosing to love, offering forgiveness, seeing others as God sees them, valued an...

Paul and Barnabas continued on their missionary journey strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them it is necessary to pass through many troubles. Whatever they would have to endure for the sake of the Gospel, would be worth it, as well as it will be for us.  By Dave Bartlett

Paul knew what it meant to suffer. Yet, he boldly proclaimed that our present struggles do not compare to the glory  that God has prepared for those that belong to Him. Trials and suffering's were not the final word in the story of Paul's life and they are not the final word in the story of our lives.  By Dave Bartlett

If we have given our life to Christ and He is our Lord and Savior we have been appointed to share the Gospel, keeping in mind that the Gospel is for everyone. The question for us is, does our life match up with the message we speak?  By Dave Bartlett

We must be willing to share the Gospel anywhere and with anyone, as we follow God's leading. We must follow the example of Paul and those early missionaries, to faithfully speak His word in the midst of opposition and rejection and leave the results in His hands.   By Dave Bartlett

Someone said, "The Spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions and the nearer we get to Him the more intensely missionary we must become."  The early church was a movement that displayed the heart of God as a result lives were radically changed. Those early missionary's were able to do that because they were all in with Him. The encouragement to the church, to us, is to be all in with Him, that we...

In these chapters of Ruth, we see how Ruth was pursued by Boaz even though she had nothing to offer him. Boaz didn't care about her past or origin, he only cared about her future. And like Jesus, he redeemed her life. The story of Ruth mirrors God's love for all His children and shows us how we need only to step aside and "le Him." By Shelby Crosswhite

Jesus has clearly told us in His word what we should be doing while we wait for His return and what we should not be doing.  By Jenny Nipper

Ruth gave up everything she had to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi and a God she barely knew. She had to let others judge her, let a new land become her home and let God become her spiritual Father amidst the fearful unknown, in order for her life to be transformed by God's lovingkindness. What is God asking you to give up? Like Ruth, let us "let them." By Shelby Crosswhite

Just like with sports, careers, parenting or anything else that requires training and preparation, we are all at different stages in our journey. Whatever stage we are in, we need to commit to doing the things that prepare us to be God's image bearers so others may come to know Him.  By Brook Stockert

Peter's prison breakout was nothing less than miraculous! While being chained and heavily guarded, the church was earnestly praying for his freedom. God sent an angel to the rescue. Even when we don't believe the answer to our own prayers, we can know with certainty, that God is more powerful than any earthly king and His kingdom is greater than any earthly kingdom. He will always accomplish His p...

This chapter describes the growth of the church in Antioch, the first place believers are called Christians. Barnabas (the son of encouragement) was sent by the Jerusalem church to Antioch to oversee this new growth and brings Saul with him. They were a powerful team that God used to bring the Word and encourage the believers to remain faithful in spreading the Gospel. May we be just as faithful a...

The importance of recognizing the dangers of falling asleep spiritually, which can eventually lead to spiritual death. And the importance of knowing that God can and wants to resurrect us. He desires to bring us back into a life of vibrancy and purpose that is only found in our relationship with Him. By Marilyn Bartlett

The Apostle Peter has learned that God does not show favoritism, that grace cannot coexist with prejudice.  The Gospel is for everyone. We are to see one another as God sees us, with eyes of grace.  By Dave Bartlett

The Resurrection was not just a historical event that happened centuries ago. It is an ongoing reality and an everlasting truth that through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, death has been defeated, hope has risen and love has triumphed forever.  By Dave Bartlett

It's hard to comprehend all that Jesus endured on the cross. We cannot begin to fathom the torture and suffering He went through. We should forever appreciate and never lose sight of what Jesus was willing to do on behalf of all humankind. He became the ultimate sacrifice, so that we could live forever. "It Is Finished!" By Arrow Lontine

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, is a pivotal event which fulfills an Old Testament prophecy spoken by the prophet Zechariah. His prophecy foretells of a coming King, riding on a donkey, marking Jesus' final days before His crucifixion. Jesus riding into Jerusalem shows us that the King of Glory humbled Himself and became a servant King so that we might live with Him forever. By Dave B...

In this portion of Acts 10 the walls of prejudice have started to come down between Jews and Gentiles. We see Peter entering the house of Cornelius bringing the message of Jesus to him and his family.  It's a beautiful picture of God's grace that reveals He is no respecter of persons. His love and mercy is toward all humankind.  By Dave Bartlett

In the story of Peter and Cornelius, we see God's grace and salvation is for all people. God is no respecter of persons. He is the creator of all human kind and His love extends to all ethnicities. As God's people we are to be agent's of His love, breaking down the walls of prejudice and building bridges of compassion and understanding. By Dave Bartlett

If we choose to apply and obey God's word, we will say and do the things God Himself, would do. If we make everything about Him we in turn will experience a life of joy and fulfillment.  By Dave Bartlett

Everyday, we like Paul, need to embrace the truth that God is with us and will turn our trials into testimonies. When we face challenges, we need to remember, that He will use them to shape us, strengthen us and demonstrate His faithfulness to us. By Dave Bartlett

When we allow our lives to be apprehended by Jesus, we will willingly and joyfully obey what He asks us to do, even if what He is asking us to do, doesn't make sense. His commands are always right. You never know what your obedience to God might accomplish for His kingdom and for His glory. By Dave Bartlett