I Am Nick Spindler

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Life

A Life Changing Conversation

If you were wondering why I haven’t written any blogs recently, it is because I just spent two weeks in Brazil.  The mission trip was really tough and challenging but really rewarding.  Out of all the countries I’ve been to, Brazil was the toughest in which to minister.  The people there had really closed hearts and there was a huge sense of pride.  However, God is still God and He can do anything.  We still saw lots of people give their life to Jesus and saw God do lots of other cool things. [Read more…] about A Life Changing Conversation

Following Our Founding Fathers

I received a text yesterday that said, “I know the Bible says that we are free from sin, but sometimes I wonder.  I think I am incapable of resisting *insert sin here*.”  The Bible verse they are referencing is John 8:31-32,36, “Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.  36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”  Jesus died on the cross to set us free from our sins, so those that follow Him are free from that bondage.  Yet sin is a constant struggle in our lives. [Read more…] about Following Our Founding Fathers

Swimming with Sharks

I’ve been watching a lot of the TV show Shark Tank recently.  On the show, people bring business ideas in front of investors and try to strike a deal.  It is entertaining seeing the different business ideas and products people have.  Just today I saw an episode where a guy pitched a company called Rent-a-grandma.  I’m sure you aren’t sold on the idea by the name, and the sharks weren’t sold on the pitch.  Even more than the pitches, I love hearing the sharks debate about it. [Read more…] about Swimming with Sharks

The End of an Era

Almost six and a half years ago I moved into Lundy Dr.  In preparation for getting married this fall, I will be moving out tomorrow.  It is a bittersweet moment.  There are many memories I will take from my time at Lundy Dr.  From the moment Timmy and I moved in (not many people remember that Timmy was my first roommate here) to now has been quite the journey. [Read more…] about The End of an Era

Mission Trip to Brazil

One of the things that has had the greatest impact on my life has been to go on mission trips. Last summer I was not able to go and it was tough to see the team leave from my church and for the first time in 6 years not be leaving with them. When the trip to Brazil was announced this year, I knew I was going. The trip is from July 24-August 9. [Read more…] about Mission Trip to Brazil