Press Through to Your Victory

 The River Church
 Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones, with his ship burning and about to sink, was asked by the British commander whether he wished to surrender. “I have not yet begun to fight!” was his emphatic response.  He went on to victory.
When our circumstances seem bleak, the prayer answers haven’t yet arrived, and the [...]

And the Fire Fell

The River Church
1 Kings 18:30, 38 – Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.”  And all the people came near to him.  And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down. … Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the [...]

Welcome to An Encouraging Word

The River Church
 An Encouraging Word is a weekly devotional with inspiring thoughts to help you grow in knowing God on a more personal level.  Look for our debut “Word” in days to come.
The River Church is an apostolic revival center, located in Appleton, Wisconsin, with a passion to pursue the Presence of God that will transform cities, states, [...]