On the Ukrainian calendar, spring officially begins on March 1st and people immediately declare “Spring is here!” while still walking around in winter coats, hats, and boots because they are still very much necessary. Spring makes a very gradual entrance here and because walking is our primary mode of transportation, I’ve had a front row seat to God’s…
"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6
March 19th, 2016 Dear church family or friend of Springs of Grace, Grace and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am very thankful for the amazing ways God is working at Springs of Grace these past few months. I am thankful for answered prayer – for new ministry opportunities – for fruit…
We had the opportunity to spend a week with D.A. Horton, his wife Elicia and their children, last summer as he ministered the Word at one of our camps. It was a rich week and was really blessed by the authenticity of their faith, love for the Lord, and love for His people (particularly those…
Almost exactly two years ago – we were studying through the book of Mark as a church and I preached on the baptism of Jesus from Mark 1. You can listen to the message here: https://springsofgrace.church/sermons/31614-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-son-of-god/ That message was largely influenced by Tim Keller’s book, “The King’s Cross”. It is a book I got to…
January-February 2016 Dear Friends and Family, At the end of January I participated in a seminar held for the team of people involved in our disability ministry. The topic of the seminar was, “If you want to be a disciple of Christ, be ready to pay the price.” The seminar was organized to provide a…
As I mentioned in my last post (way back in November!), I was blessed to be able to go home for 5 weeks in December and January! It was a wonderful time spent with family and friends during the Christmas season. It passed pretty quickly, but I am so grateful to have had this time. Next time I…
Last year I wrote this article right after Lent had begun. I am going to repost it a week before Lent this year upon request – with a couple of additions thanks to last year’s study through Hebrews! Should Christians Celebrate Lent? I get asked this question more and more. Lent used to be a…
Just reminded again today of the amazing grace of God! I am stunned that He would use someone like me in any way at all. He is so kind. It is an immense expression of His grace that I get to have any role in the sharing of His precious Word with this church family…
Please join us tonight for Secret Church – 6:30-midnight as we continue Prayer Week at Springs of Grace. We will be praying tonight for our brothers and sisters under persecution in Tanzania and Nigeria, for the unborn, for the Rose Bowl’s financial crisis, for the Priority 15 mission areas around the world, lamenting for the…
Please participate in prayer week today as we focus on praying for the ministries at Springs of Grace. Pray for the ministry to the homeless (That those going from SOG would walk in a manner worthy of our calling with all humility, gentleness, patience, and love. And that those believers who live at the Day…