Dear River Reach Family, Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he was observing the city full of idols. Acts 17:16 Our world doesn’t know the one true God. Yes there is still some cultural element of exposure to Christianity, but that influence is rapidly…

Dear River Reach Family, Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. Acts 17:11 As we interact with people around us, it is natural for us to assume that people with shared cultural characteristics will…

Spiritual leaders should be strong enough to handle trials and spiritual opposition, but what about “normal” Christians? Could a brand new believer be able to remain faithful to Christ even in the face of severe pressure?

Dear River Reach Family,  And after he brought them out, he said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Acts 16:30-31 When life starts spinning out of control we naturally begin to fear the outcome and consequent…

Dear River Reach Family, But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them; 26 and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were…

Dear River Reach Family, A vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing and appealing to him, and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel…

Dear River Reach Family, Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. Philippians 3:17 We have been blessed as a church through the lives and ministry of Bob and Mary Rutledge. In God’s will, this Sunday will be their last Sunday with us before…

Dear River Reach Family, But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5 so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.  Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas reminds us of God’s love for us!…

Sometimes the circumstances we face trying to serve the Lord don’t make much sense to us. We want to do what honors the Lord. We make plans to try to serve our Lord, but then our efforts don’t seem to produce much fruit. How will we respond? What will we do?

It is easy to let our immediate struggles consume 90-100% of our thoughts. “How am I going to solve this problem?” “Wow this really stinks!” “This is really hindering me from being happy!” True joy in life doesn’t come from physical ease and smooth operating circumstances. True joy comes from meditation on the Lord and His promised loving-kindess and faithfulness to us.