Spring of Life Messages

If you have ever felt like God wasn’t listening or felt let down by God, you are not alone. Jesus felt that too, and the apostle Paul felt his prayer wasn’t answered.  What does faith look like when our prayers are answered with a no or maybe not even answered at all?

Suffering so often seems random, and this question is asked by many in the Bible. Jesus responds to his followers asking this question and challenges their premises. Three truths hang in tension: God’s goodness, God’s omnipotence, and the reality of sin/suffering/death. How can all three be true at the same time?

Who sets the pace of love? In a fast paced world, we are wired to do as much as we can as quickly as we can and can get wrapped up in finding our value in what we accomplish. God's pacing commands rest and delight. God leads the Israelite people out of a pace of life that is predicated on their labor for Pharoah, into the wilderness where they have to learn new rhythms, and are commanded to practice the Sabbath. How do our lives reflect the pace God calls us into with the practice of Sabbath? How does this pace invite us to be more loving toward ourselves and others?

The woman gave Jesus a drink crossing all the social boundaries then she did something even more courageous, she shared her testimony with her own people inviting others to encounter Christ. We need courage to accept living water and courage to offer it to others.

 Noah, Abraham, and Sarah believed God would fulfill all the promises. They knew the promises would outlive them and they let go of personally experiencing the fulfillment. The faith of these required them to leap before they could see the landing. How do we develop that kind of faith here and now?

I confess I often pray small prayers. I rarely pray boldly asking God for big things.  It is hard to dream big dreams and pray bold prayers. Jesus specifically invites his followers to pray bold prayers and be persistent. How does this scripture challenge your prayer life?

The practice of gratitude is something that shapes how we see everything we have. If we recognize God’s generosity we can’t help but give thanks joyfully. Why is it that we so often fail to offer gratitude like those 9 who did not say thank you? What must we do to be grounded in gratitude?

Our students share stories from the camps, mission opportunities, and summer events that shaped their faith over the past few months. Hear firsthand how God moved in their lives through new friendships, meaningful experiences, and moments that brought them closer to Christ.

Final Reflection: God With Us From Eden To ExodusJoin us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Review of ExodusJoin us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

The people of God are faithful in building the tabernacle and we see the whole purpose behind it. It was to be a place God’s glory would inhabit and it would become a tool in which they would follow God’s leading in the years to come.  The tabernacle offers us a theology of church in the wilderness.

Review of GenesisJoin us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 40Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 39Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 38Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 37Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 36Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 35Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

The sin of idolatry is when we put our faith in something other than God. For the Israelites the golden calf seems foolish and almost silly but we too have something to learn when we put our faith in our account balances, a person we love, in our careers, or something else trusting that they will rescue us in the place of God. How do we make sure that we do not make idols out of the people, passions, and blessings God has given us?

Exodus 34Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Reflect: Covenant and PresenceJoin us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 32-33Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 30-31Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 28-29Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 25-27Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 23-24Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

The way the story of the exodus unfolds right during the most dramatic part of the telling of the Passover the narrator pauses to talk about remembering and reenacting the story right at the most exciting part? Why? What is the point? The narrator is making a theological point that is easy for us to miss. We too are a part of the covenant, we are participants not observers. When we celebrate Easter and Christmas we are doing more than remembering, we are participating in God’s work in the world! 

Exodus 21-22Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 19-20Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 18Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Reflect: LiberationJoin us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 16-17Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 15Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 13-14Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 11-12Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 9-10Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Reflect: God Who HearsJoin us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 7-8Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 5-6Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 3-4Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Exodus 1-2Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Has someone in your family ever deeply hurt you? How does reconciliation happen? Joseph reconciles with his family after betrayal years prior and God uses that tragedy to sustain life through a famine.

Genesis 48-50Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Genesis 48-50Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Genesis 46-47Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Genesis 44-45Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Genesis 42-43Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Genesis 40-41Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.

Genesis 38-39Join us over the summer to go in depth reading Genesis and Exodus in 60 days. We enjoyed reading the New Testament last summer and we are going deep into the Old Testament this summer. The reading plan will include a daily podcast 6 days per week and will be shared both digitally and via print. The daily reading plan and podcast links will be on our website and we will use the link tree to encourage reading along in worship. Every day will include scripture, observations, context, and reflections on why it matters along with how we apply it to our lives.