We had a busy weekend here at NewSpring. Here is what the Care and Outreach Ministries were busy doing.

- Our Handyman Team was busy with 2 projects on Saturday. You can read about what they did and see some pictures on Jamie’s blog here.

- On Saturday Night we had our Live Free Live Loud Concert. You can click here to see how much money we raised for 3 awesome ministries (Haven of Rest, Anderson Interfaith Ministries, and The Crisis Pregnancy Center). We also had an awesome fireworks show after the concert.

- Perry Noble preached one of the best messages on prayer I have ever heard yesterday. Watch it here. This One Prayer series has been incredible!

- We also baptized 101 people at NewSpring this Sunday! During each service we showed 1 testimony video. They were each incredibly powerful and I wanted to share each of them with you…

1st service - Mike Runge

2nd service - Neicy Goodine - after this video, the 2nd service stood up and cheered!

3rd service - Samuel Ramirez

4th service - Sara Wilson

2) People are Worshipers

You are a great worshiper!  You might not believe that, but it is true.  You are a great worshiper because you are made in God’s image.  God is infinite and is the only thing worthy of our worship.  Because we are made in His image and created to worship Him, each of us has in our nature the need to worship something. Continue reading ‘The truth about people - part 3′

In my last post I talked about how people need healing. I believe that true healing will not be accomplished until we trust God to move in our lives so that we can be whole, healthy people.

So, How do I trust God to heal me? Continue reading ‘The truth about people - part 2′

God has been teaching me some simple and powerful truths lately about life and people. These truths have challenged the way that I look at myself and others. Here are 3 things that I believe are true about every person.

1) People Need Healing Continue reading ‘The truth about people - part 1′

Q: I have been a Christian for a long time. Several years ago, I felt that God spoke to me and gave me a vision about starting a ministry with another person. As of yet, nothing has seemed to transpire. Can the devil ever use a vision to “deceive” a Christian?

Continue reading ‘The Devil told me to?’

I have received several questions over the last few weeks about God’s call and how to know what God is calling someone to do.  Here is a series of posts I wrote about this subject:

God’s Call Part 1 - How do I know what God is calling me to do?

God’s Call Part 2 - How do you sense the call of God for what He has specifically called you to?

God’s Call Part 3 - How do you know when you’re not called to something?

God’s Call Part 4 - How do you prepare for what God is calling you to do?

God’s Call Part 5 - What do I need to understand to follow through on God’s call in my life?

God’s Call Part 6 - Some closing thoughts

Q: I’ve got a question for you. I’ve tried to lay down my past…my problem is that some of the really bad things that haunt me were done after my conversion. I’ve repented, and I struggle and fight the old man daily, but I don’t “live” in the things I’m referring to…yet I can’t shake the “unworthy” feelings…or the nagging doubt as to my actual salvation…just thought I’dget your take on that. Continue reading ‘Q&A: Dealing with guilt from the past’

We received this email from someone who watched Perry’s Message from this past Sunday and shared their thoughts with us:

“I just watched the service (may, 18th), It sucked the older son did work in his fathers field and was told that he should be happy that his brother is back.”

Here are my thoughts on this subject and my response back: Continue reading ‘Luke 15 - The Prodigal Son - It’s not fair’

Q: I heard someone talk recently about how they believe there should be 2 different types of marriage. One governed by the state, and a different one that is governed by the church for Christians. In your opinion, why do Christians have to get a license from the State to enter into a holy union? Why can’t believers just have a Christian ceremony and leave the state out of it? Continue reading ‘Q&A: Does a Christian have to get a marriage license?’

It has been a few weeks since I have posted anything.  Here is what has been going on with me since then: Continue reading ‘I’m Back…Vacation, Care Staff Changes, and more’