River Streams

by Justin O'Shea • (Judges 6, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29) We will become who God says we are, if we are willing to receive it. And what's even better is that the ability to accomplish it is in his word.

by Heidi Hughes • (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Ephesians 5:8-14) Jesus wants his bride to be ready for his return. This requires us to be alert, discerning, self-controlled and godly, spending much time in his presence.

by Randy Maas • (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-4) To see and do the great things of the kingdom, we need to nurture our quiet life. It is through an inner fullness of love that we become powerful witnesses to those around us.    

by Heidi Hughes • (Ephesians 4:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:25, 26) To walk in peace and unity, we need to be surrendered to Jesus and not self focused. When we are immovable in our trust that he will supply everything we need, we can choose to love and not allow ourselves to be offended.

by Paul Hughes • (Deuteronomy 34, Joshua 1:1-8) When entering a time of transition, it's key to anchor yourself in God's presence and pronounce his promises.

By Heidi Hughes • (Titus 2:11-15, Ephesians 2:8) In order to experience joy in doing the good works God has prepared for us, we must be yielded and obedient. Especially when at first, it doesn't seem like a very fun thing to do.      

by Justin O'Shea • (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) The spiritual weapons we have been given have the power to remove the strongholds in our mind that would inhibit us from receiving a greater knowledge of God.

by Randy Maas • (1 Peter 1:13-21) When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we experience a fresh awareness of his power to walk in holiness.

by Paul Hughes • (Acts 1:1-5, 2:42-47) We gather together under apostolic teaching, meeting together in authentic fellowship, as we prayerfully walk into becoming more like Jesus.

by Heidi Hughes • (1 Peter 1:3, Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 6:18) We've been born into a bold and living hope. It's a hope that anchors us and is the slingshot that kills the giant of despair.

by Randy Maas • (John 6) Randy challenges us to go beyond religious or cultural or social understandings of Jesus and his kingdom, and to embrace him directly, without offense and regardless of the things we do not understand.

by Heidi Hughes • (1 John 3:1, Galatians 4:6) When facing fear, it's essential that we are grounded in our understanding that we are dearly loved children of God.  

by Heidi Hughes • (James 4:1-10) If there are things in your life you're struggling to overcome, God has a promise. Attach yourself to him, and he will attach himself to you, bringing his grace and power to lift you into victory. 

by Paul Hughes • (Ruth 1:1-22) What do you do when you are suspended in the fragility of waiting between the now and not yet?

by Heidi Hughes • (John 15:11) God promises us a joy that remains, if we are willing to walk in love and obedience.

by Justin O'Shea • (Romans 15:13, John 15:7) A hopeful person is anchored by faith to something they cannot see, putting their hope in a King and a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.

by Paul Hughes • (John 17) Jesus' last teaching to his followers is actually a prayer - a prayer that when his followers are united in him, the world will receive the revelation of the Father's love.

by Justin O'Shea • (Matthew 5:43-48, Genesis 37 & 39) Because we have a favourable relationship with our Heavenly Father, everything we put our hands to can prosper. Are we willing to believe that and serve in that way?

by Randy Maas • (Ephesians 5:1-20) Imitating God may seem like an impossible task. But if we intentionally approach it like a child copying their parent, over time we will find ourselves looking a lot more like Jesus.

by Heidi Hughes • (Luke 11:34, Colossians 1:12, 2:6-7, 4:2) Being thankful shouldn't be something we have to discipline ourselves to do. Instead it should naturally flow out of a closer walk with Jesus.