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Blog 222: February 2012
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. Tuesday was Valentine's Day- as you all know. We had a surprise in staff prayer time. Jenn Beglinger read some of the Valentine's cards the kids in Go Fish had made and written to Jesus. Cute, funny, poignant. We smiled, laughed, sighed. Then came the not-so-unexpected surprise. The Love of all loves showed up in the room. Wow! And thanks, Jenn, for your great work with our children's ministry. There was an error in this gadget.
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A Divine Appointment in the Men's Room - Blog 222
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. A Divine Appointment in the Men's Room. We met in the Men's Room. I wanted to greet Jeff after the meeting, but he was sitting across the room and was immediately surrounded with others. I thought to myself, "Maybe later, if the Lord wills it, I will be able to visit with Jeff briefly.". Wine from the region that gave the church Apostle Barnabus multiplying as it is poured out is a sign that causes us to be filled with wonder! Prayer for the Nation.
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Blog 222: June 2012
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. A Declaration of Values. In the three Sundays leading up to the 4th of July- our national day of celebration- I have been sharing three very distinct messages. What they have in common is that they all relate in one way or another to our country and what is going on currently. But I sat upon that revelation for many months until I felt the release and impetus of the Lord to share it with the congregation. Reason? To order your set for a nominal cost.
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Blog 222: October 2011
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. Debbie and I have enjoyed two wonderful weeks here in Redding and at Bethel Church. We are very grateful for the privilege of being your representatives here and for the benefits of this time away. So what are we doing here? The level of anointing flowing in these meetings was remarkable. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement. More Miles on the Pacific Coast Highway. Greetings Fellow Americans and Friendly Foreigners! Debbie and I logged some mor...
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Blog 222: November 2011
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. First off, let me say a BIG THANKS to everyone for all the kind and encouraging words, cards and gifts to mark our 25 th. Anniversary as your pastor here at KBC. Like I said to Pastor Wes in the second service, "Twenty five years is a long time! Matthew employs to introduce his gospel. On first glance this just seems like a long list of boring and unpronounceable. Lastly, we are getting settled back into the routines and rhythms of life in Connecticu...
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Blog 222: September 2011
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. Greetings from Jackson, Wyoming! We have had three fabulous days in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks. I have had more sun in the last three days than in the entire summer in New England. The parks are amazing! We saw plenty of bison, mule deer and one elk. Alas, no grizzly bears. Then on to Grand Tetons park. Wow, wow, wow! What a spectacular day- crystal clear blue sky and 70 degree temps. We kayaked on Jenny Lake in the park. On T-shirts...
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Courage and Vulnerability: July 2012
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To be Courageous requires Vulnerability . To be Vulnerable takes Courage. I like the name Wellspring. Where does it come from? Susan, one of our dear friends from Uganda sat in our living room last night and asked me that question. Interesting timing, since I'll be talking about that topic this Sunday. Do you know that in a previous generation our church was called Elim? Do you know what Elim is, or where Elim is in the Bible? And, how does that connect with Wellspring? What is a wellspring, anyway?
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Blog 222: December 2011
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. Outsiders and the Christmas Story. Most folks familiar with the "Christmas story" know the detail from Luke's gospel that there was no room for Mary and Joseph in the inn. So Jesus was born on the outside, just like he carried on his ministry- outside the established religious expectations and structures. Matthew here highlights the names of two women, Rahab and Ruth; most mothers in the ancestry of Jesus are not mentioned. Why these two? God is alwa...
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Dreams and Memories - Blog 222
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A blog by Rick McKinniss: Senior Pastor at Wellspring. Came the voice on the other end of the phone. Grandpa, did you know that Wednesday, July 18 is Jay Bruce Bobblehead Night at Great American Ball Park? Why no, Eli. I didn't know July 18 was Jay Bruce Bobblehead Night at GABP.". Well it is. The first 25,000 fans in attendance that night receive a free Jay Bruce Bobblehead.". A pause follows. "Is there anything else you want to ask me Elijah? Grandpa, would you please get me a Jay Bruce Bobblehead?
