“What is the good news of the kingdom of God? In the book of Genesis chapters 1-2, we see that we were created to live in a world in which all relationships were whole – psychologically and socially perfect – because God was the King. But Genesis 3 tells the next part of our story;…
"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6
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I love Springs of Grace! It is one of the most amazing expressions of God’s grace towards me that I get to be a part of this ministry. I love the people who lead and serve us as worship leaders week after week. They regularly remind me of how sweet it is to worship the…
I know that football is held in too high of esteem by many. I know that some fans’ joy seems attached directly to the success or failure of their favorite team. I know that a lot of players and fans place the game of football in a position that God should alone hold and others…
I don’t remember many weekends in my life with more anticipation than this one. Early Friday morning (if not before) my new grandson should enter into this world. What a thrill it is to have a picture of God’s creative mastery and a lesson of what conversion and Christianity looks like! Looking forward to holding…
On Abortion, Wendy Davis Doesn’t Know What She’s Talking About by Kirsten Powers Aug 8, 2013 12:30 PM EDT The Texas crusader let it slip this week that she is badly misinformed on the late-term abortion ban she crusaded against. And she’s not the only misinformed Democratic woman, writes Kirsten Powers. 160 inShare. …
It has been a great joy to pour into the lives of the interns this summer. This is one of the great ministries the Lord has given us as a church family. It is awesome to consider what the Lord may do through the lives of these interns in the years to come, if the…
My mother loved to debate – particularly with her brothers and sister (The Floyds – as they were affectionately known around our home). She loved to get in discussions on tough subjects with her three boys, her best friends, or students. She saw these discussions (sometimes seemed like arguments) were great teaching tools. She would…
Project 61 is a unique youth camp that pairs God-centered, urban ministry training with the opportunity for youth to reach out in the inner city. Every morning youth help local coaches staff a sports camp at the Tulsa Rose Bowl and McClure Park as a way of expressing love to kids and communicating to them…
What a joy it is today to ordain three dear men, whom the Holy Spirit has set apart for the role of elder at Springs of Grace. Please pray for Doug Fry, Jared McCoy, and Jared Tabor. I look forward to laboring alongside these men as fellow elders. I am thankful for men who lead…
I have been slow to speak on this issue – to because I haven’t thought much about it and not because I haven’t prayed and wept for the families. I have tried to think through what God is doing and what the enemy is doing in this situation. In preaching through Galatians I recently preached…