Studies / Notes

There are a number of places within this website where you can find study material on a range of topics-- all in the attempt to promote personal revival and spiritual growth.



Wordsmith
Wordsmith Study Notes were originally intended for those who were preparing for the ministry in our local church.  In June 1994, I began to print them in a newsletter format, sending them out to leaders I knew around the world. When the Internet became more accessible, I decided that it would be more effective to publish Wordsmith on-line. This seems to have struck a need and become a proven way to invest in the lives of those who are in ministry or who are being trained for it.



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Word of the Week
These are brief studies along various themes which you can use to launch your own study. Some of these notes are the basis of a sermon that was taught at WellSpring Fellowship.






Come Aside
Finding the rhythm between work and rest cannot be forced, neither can anybody can make you do it, not even Jesus. It must be learned by experience, taught be our Good Pastor. While I can share with you what I have learned about coming aside, emphasizing the need to do it, illustrating it with examples of how I have done it, in the end, only Jesus can show you how to do it for where you are at in this moment in time.


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Missions Training
One thing that we learn from reading 1 Corinthians 13, it is that motivation matters. Anyone can endure the rigors of a missions trip, at least to get a notch in our belt or another stamp in our passport, but doing it for the love of God and truly help others is what makes a difference in the world. These studies are intended to inspire motivations for missions that honor the Lord.




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