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​Springtime and Spiritual Renewal

5/16/2025

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Spring has a way of waking things up. Trees bud, birds return, and the cold grip of winter fades. But spring is not just about nature—it is also a reminder of what God can do in our hearts.
In Psalm 19:1, David said, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” Every blooming flower and warm breeze points to a Creator who brings life out of what looked dead. That same God wants to bring new life to you.
Maybe your walk with Christ has felt dry lately. Maybe prayer has become routine, or sin has crept back in. Spring reminds us that it is not too late to grow again. God is ready to refresh your heart, revive your joy, and renew your purpose.
Now is a great time to start fresh. Pray with openness. Read God’s Word with a new hunger. Ask the Holy Spirit to stir your soul and help you bear “summer fruit”—things like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Jesus said, “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit” (John 15:8). Let the season outside reflect what God is doing inside. Don’t just admire spring. Step into it—spiritually. Let God grow something new in you.
After all, the same power that raised Jesus from the grave is at work in every believer. 
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    Eric Marshall

    ​Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Eric grew up with his grandparents in the little town of Gibraltar, PA. He met his wife Cheryl while working at Good’s Greenhouse in Bowmansville, PA. He has four children and values watching them grow into the people God wants them to be.
    A lifelong student of the Word, Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College, a Master of Arts in Ministry from Capital Seminary, and a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry from Eastern Mennonite University. 
    ​He served as Associate Pastor at Blainsport for 11 years before becoming the Lead Pastor in 2006.

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      • Child Protection
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