Daily Bible Readings Monday, August 22. Read Isaiah 1:10-17. Why was God angry with Sodom and Gomorrah? What was wrong with their worship? What did he want them to do? …
Being Arab
DIANA EID·SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 As you well know, I try to avoid discussing any touchy topics on Facebook because I know how easy it is to misunderstand and be …
Instead of the Sinner’s Prayer
I’ve been asked more than once What do you say, then, when you are calling people to … here the words matter but I don’t want to parse them at …
What the Hook-up Culture Has Done to Women
A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But …
160605 Hazel Ridge Baby Dedication
On June 5, LifeSpring included a Dedication Service for newest LifeSpringer, Hazel Grace Ridge. Seventy-seven were present for the worship service which centered on the role of parents in raising …
Marriage as a Fast and Furious Movie
On the 18th of May, Bev and I went to Franklin, Tennessee for the wedding of our granddaughter, Jenna, on the 21st. It was a hectic but sweet event, with …
LifeSpring Socials
T’is the season. Our June 2016 social will be a Movie Night at the Barnes’ house. Movie Nights are well attended by LifeSpringers and an excellent, and fun, way to …
Giving at LifeSpring
LifeSpring decided several years ago that we would not emphasize tithing because of the huge reputation that churches have as money-focused institutions. That decision continues today. This decision creates a …
Walking in Wisdom
The Ancients were preoccupied with wisdom and talked about it as an important part of their lives. In the point of view of the writers of Proverbs there are only …
An Open Letter on Porn
RENOWNED THERAPIST DR. JOHN GOTTMAN RELEASES “AN OPEN LETTER ON PORN” April 6, 2016 The following article was originally posted on The Gottman Insitute’s relationship blog. Pornography in relationships has …
Social Ministry
Amanda Bates is carefully oversees our social activities at LifeSpring. Her work primarily concerns two LifeSpring events. The first is our Sunday coffee breaks, taken about mid way through our …
LifeSpring Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission: A non-denominational church giving millennials, unchurched, and searching people a faith community from which to explore faith, God, the Bible, and service. Our Vision: Engaged, invested, and intentional …
A judge sentenced a veteran to 24 hours in jail, then joined him behind bars
By YANAN WANG Washington Post, April 22, 2016 Sgt. Joseph Serna went through a lot during 4 combat tours in Afghanistan He’s been fighting to stay sober since returning from active …
The T.U.L.I.P. of Calvinism
The doctrine of Calvinism was first given shape and expression by John Calvin in the 1500’s and was later formalized by the Council of Dort in 1618-1619. This article briefly …
What We Believe
LifeSpring is a church plant (startup) that had its first worship in September 2006. We are non-denominational in the fullest sense of the word, and we are autonomous in our …