The six conversations center around the six dimensions of what it means to be human. They can also serve as a determiner of the direction to take with the conversation. …
With a Cherry on Top
With a Cherry on TopWhat ever happened to kind, courteous, and respectful speech?by Phil Ware When I was a kid, when we wanted something very badly, we wouldn’t just say, …
Cutting Off Conversation
Why is it so hard not to interrupt?by Rubel Shelly Please don’t tell my wife what I’m about to confess to you. Don’t let our children know. And please don’t …
Rend the Heavens and Come Down
Heaven Torn OpenCan we hope for the prophet’s vision coming true?by Patrick D. Odum “Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down…” (Isaiah 64:1) Concerning this salvation, the …
Whipping Up a Little TNT
In her book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Anne Dillard wrote this about the indifference of worshipers to the desires and intentions of the God they supposedly worship. She likens them …
Counterfeit Solutions
While Paul was waiting for [Silas and Timothy to rejoin him now that he was] in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the …
Something Greater to Come
Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 Something Greater to ComeWaiting for the Lord to come and realizing that his coming is clothed in love.by Phillip Morrison Time of Waiting: A few years ago, …
Good News/Bad News
It Takes Bad NewsIf you haven’t heard the bad news, can you really hear the good news?by Tim Archer Sometimes it takes bad news to make you appreciate good news. …
Worship Matters
Welcome to our corner of the internet where we prepare for weekly worship at LifeSpring. By providing the scripture, music, and sermon overview, we hope you can come to worship …
In the Wilderness
WildernessWhat do we do when we feel like we’re in a wilderness?by Kathy Bailey There are times when we find ourselves in a spiritual “dry” spell. No rhyme or reason …
Then there was light….
We are born from it. We hide it in our homes behind closed doors and in closets. Wekeep it secure in our garages and attics and in dresser drawers. At …
What to Save?
As you may know, Bruce and I have been working on a family project, off and on, for a couple of years. But the last month or so, we’ve really …
God’s Good Idea
Based on an Idea of Mineby Alan Smith Townsend, the developer of the laser, was once asked if he didn’t have a tremendous sense of achievement in all he had …
I’ll Take My Two Talents!
by Lisa Mikitarian How much time do we waste wondering about the breadth and depth of our individual gifts — asking God over and over, from every angle, about the …
What You Love
Table Talk I want to tell you a story that will lead us to the object of the Table Talk – the crucifixion of Jesus. My father called my mother …
When You Need Wisdom
With all the crazy stuff going on, how am I supposed to know what to do?by Tom Norvell If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give …
The Humility of a Little Donkey
How much glory should we expect?by Joe Bagby This Sunday is called Palm Sunday. For those of us who don’t enjoy the formalism and liturgy of some churches, Palm Sunday …
Words of Wisdom
Where do you get your wisdom? by Allan Smith A first grade teacher collected some old, well-known proverbs. She gave each child in her class the first half of a …
What if God didn’t go?
22 October 2023 The sermon for Sunday comes from Exodus 33 and it concerns that crisis that erupted when the ancient Jews crafted a golden calf to alleviate their fear …
Sour Grapes
Currents Sermon Thought How would you have felt if you were a political captive living in Babylon? Against your will! The ancient Jews were embittered by the experience, and even …