Posted on June 28, 2009 by theriverchurch
The River Church
I can’t remember the last time so many of my loved ones were going through as much pressure from distressed circumstances as they are now. I am feeling it, too. And for most of us, it is through no fault of our own. Perhaps you are feeling the weight of difficulties as well, [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2009 by theriverchurch
The River Church
Some time ago, I had a dream. The setting was the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, after the Babylonian exile, in the days of Nehemiah. In the dream, Nehemiah, the governor of the people, needed a word from the Lord. A woman brought Nehemiah the prophetic word that he needed. She and her husband [...]
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Posted on June 15, 2009 by theriverchurch
The River Church
One of the most difficult things to do in the midst of hardship is to retain our thankfulness. Yet, we absolutely must, if we wish to honor God. Why? He is worthy. And, He commands and expects us to be thankful: “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, and be thankful” [...]
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Posted on June 8, 2009 by theriverchurch
The River Church
Not all that rarely, I talk with people who exhibit evidence of a hindrance in their spiritual lives, something that isn’t quite right, especially in their ability to hear God purely. I’m spotting a pattern – a connection with the occult in their past.
I am not necessarily talking about deliberate dealings with the devil. [...]
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Posted on June 1, 2009 by theriverchurch
The River Church
Remember the hymn, In the Garden? The garden represented a place of communion and fellowship. It was a place to draw close to the Lord. The Bible talks about two gardens. They were also places of fellowship.
The first garden was called Eden. Genesis 2:8 says, “And the LORD God planted a garden in [...]
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