Anybody Can Give Up

The River Church
It’s a tough time for many people, and the Church is no exception.  Sometimes we get tired of fighting through all the difficulties and feel overwhelmed by our circumstances.  What does God say about it all?  And why does He not come to the rescue quicker than He does?
There may be a number [...]

“Expect of Me”

The River
“Expect of Me.”  It’s been a frequent word from the Lord to me lately. 
God usually says such things, not in the times of abundance and fulfillment, but while we are still in the dark, waiting for an answer that looks like it will never come.  He wants to build our anticipation, to whet our [...]

The LORD Our Righteousness

The River
“… This is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” – Jeremiah 23:6
These are sweet words to the one who believes on Jesus.  No longer do we have to trust in our own abilities or goodness to be acceptable to God.  Philippians 3:9 says, “I no longer have a righteousness [...]

The Desires of Your Heart

The River
As I’ve learned more about the Gospel of the Kingdom, the Lord has shown me about the role of desire in our lives. Christians often believe that personal desires are something we must get rid of in order to properly surrender to God. When I was a new believer, I even came to feel [...]