Carrying His Presence

The River Ministries
I still remember my first encounter with God’s tangible Presence resting upon someone.  A smiling elderly couple took the empty seats in front of us at a Bible camp meeting.  Heaven entered the room with them.  I whispered to my husband, “Did you feel that?”  Eyes wide, he nodded solemnly.  My prayer became, [...]

Dwelling in His Presence

The River Ministries
The River Ministries has been engaged in “Sixty Days of Abandoned Worship.”  We have our doors open nightly from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for worship and prayer, through October 11.  Our family has been there nearly every night, and it has been wonderful to be with the Lord in that setting. 
For our family [...]

2009 Wisconsin Prayer Rally

On September 25, 2009, a statewide prayer rally took place in Madison, Wisconsin.  For a first-time event of this nature, the attendance of 250 to 300 people was very encouraging.  At least half the people who came were from outside the Madison area, including some who drove six hours to get there.  Those who drove [...]

She’s Still Beautiful

The River Ministries
Six or seven years ago, a friend of mine had a vision. I still remember this gentle lady weeping softly as she told the church what she had seen.  This is a paraphrase of what she shared: 

I saw a beautiful young woman, dressed in a radiantly white wedding gown that flowed around her feet.  She [...]

A Word for the Church in This New Season

The River Ministries
On August 9, 2009, Pastor Steve Driessen received a prophetic word that we are to enter into sixty days of intense worship, and that as we do, we will break through into a new season.  We feel that this word is not only for The River Ministries, but also for the Church at large.  [...]

Not Just in November

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” [...]

Thirsting for Answers

The River Church
“God, I need help!  It’s pretty desperate down here!  I pray and pray, and it just keeps getting worse.  Are You ever going to rescue me, or are You going to let my life go down the tubes???!!!”
In the Bible account of Israel’s journey from Egypt’s bondage to the freedom of the Promised [...]

What Kind of Ground?

The River Church
“God, why do some people come into the fulfillment of their promises, while others don’t?”  It was something I really wondered about. Immediately, He brought the parable of the sower to mind (Mark 4:3-20).  I had always thought of this parable solely in terms of people receiving or rejecting the salvation message, but [...]

Rejoicing Over You

The River Church
And my single thought is just to hear Your voice.
For this I have been bought – to make my Lord rejoice.
And if all I do is bring joy to You,
Then let my life be poured an offering to the Lord …

These lines from To Live Is Christ, a song by Steve Fry, recently impacted [...]

The Seventh Piece

The River Church
We’ve been talking about the armor of God, mentioned in Ephesians 6:11-18. 
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance….” – Ephesians 6:18
Although the seventh piece in our spiritual armor is not a picture of Jesus, it is essential for effective life in Christ.  Praying in [...]