Devotions (Page 6)

In 2022, LifeSpring had the opportunity to raise funds and partner with the Global Aid Network (GAiN) to build seven water wells in Benin, West Africa. Last week, Lyndon and Patrice from GAiN shared a testimony with us about these wells, and Gabe and I also had a chance to hear more from Lyndon and Patrice about GAiN’s work over a meal. From what I remember about the water well project, when we first considered the idea in 2021, we…

Don’t you hate it when the Sunday speaker seems to speak right into your heart? That’s exactly what Pastor Alvin did. If you haven’t gotten a chance to listen to his message or read his Monday devotional, please take the time to do so.  Pastor Alvin has once again given us a practical tool for learning how to live out a fruitful life. When I was going through the “Faith in Action!” exercise and saw “Action Step: When dealing with…

We live in a world where judgment happens all the time. Regardless of whether it’s in our personal relationships, on social media, or in our communities, it can be tempting to have quick opinions about others. But Jesus calls us to a higher standard—one of mercy, grace, love, and forgiveness. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Luke 6:37 This doesn’t mean we should never discern right from wrong, but rather that we shouldn’t have a harsh, critical…

I lost my Bible. The last time I remember seeing that book was when I brought it to a bible study. I didn’t need to bring it, because everything was digitalized, but I felt compelled to pack it anyway. I didn’t end up using it, but couldn’t find it the next day and panicked. I didn’t know my Bible meant that much to me, but it was almost 10 years old and had notes and scribbles that couldn’t be replaced;…

In God’s design, a requirement for growth and fruitfulness is sunshine. Sunshine is vital for plants because it is a source of energy that plants need that creates food for growth and survival. Without sunshine, plants will not grow strong and may not grow at all. In fact, if two seeds are in the exact same environment (soil, water, etc.), but one seed is given sunlight and the other is given no sunlight – the difference is that one will…

From October 19 to 26, a group of five people from the leadership and settlement teams at LifeSpring will be traveling to Greece for a mission trip. This past Sunday, I had an opportunity to update the church family about how the preparations for the trip are going now that we’re a few weeks out from the date. First of all, on behalf of the whole mission team, I want to thank the LifeSpring family for your support for our trip.…

Recently, I’ve been trying to support a friend who’s going through a very sad and difficult time, and it has showed me the value of mourning and grieving with others. Romans 12:15 (KJV) says “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” It’s quite engrained in us to look on the bright side, stay positive, and not dwell on sadness, and although that is not inherently bad, there is a comfort that is found when someone…

As I’ve been reflecting on my Christian walk with God I’ve realized something: God wants all of me. Now that might seem obvious to many, but you have to understand where I’m coming from. When I accepted Jesus into my life as my Lord and Saviour, no one told me that my life was going to change so drastically. They focused on all the positive outcomes but forgot to mention all the negative ones.  You might be wondering, what are some…

Another Sunday and another amazing blessing from a guest speaker. This past Sunday we had the privilege of hearing from Jenny (Remember Ministries), who has been instrumental in helping the LifeSpring family in our refugee sponsorship process. As Jenny was sharing her journey into refugee ministry, the Lord highlighted that everything changed when Jenny encountered and experienced the heartbeat and love of God. God did not put ideas in her head first, God gripped and changed her heart. Once God…

LifeSpring is blessed to do what it has been called to be, a blessing. We have heard from many missionaries who work all over the world and have seen the impact that LifeSpring has made globally. There are so many things that allow LifeSpring to do the things that it has, but we are also changing. As our refugee sponsorships progress, as the next generation of leaders start to grow up, as we continue to open our arms and hearts…

Over the past two Sundays, we’ve had the opportunity to hear from Mary Cho, a missionary who serves in Sierra Leone, as well as Donnett and Daniel who shared about a new mother and baby survival program that Compassion is starting in Rubongi. Later this month, we’ll be hearing more about refugee ministry as well. Sierra Leone, Uganda, the Middle East – it feels like we’re traveling the globe on our Sundays this month! As we shared in Communion this past…

We had the amazing privilege of having Donnett and Daniel from Compassion Canada to come speak to us this past Sunday. They encouraged us and thanked us as a partner. Part of the guidance LifeSpring felt this year was to be generous, so we decided to sow our 2024 surplus. One of the projects we decided to sow into was a mother & baby survival program in Rubongi, Uganda. The project details can be found HERE. Rubongi has a special place…