“River of Life Mission is Closed!” was the headline story from April 2022.  But, nothing could be further from the truth!  There is nothing more enticing in this world than a dramatic headline being smashed, and the truth coming out.  But, when the truth is a miraculous story, full of hope, then the truth puts […]

“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” – James 2:17  We see examples of faith in action all around us, from Hub Leads, to volunteers, to employees. Inspired by James 2:17: “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead,” we […]

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:20 I am thrilled to share this month’s Mission Moment with you, centered on the incredible power of prayer.  Our theme verse for this month is Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Prayer […]

“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” – Hebrews 12:15 (NLT)   What is grace?  It is a simple word, and we hear it a lot, but how would you define […]

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free” – Luke 4:18 My wife and I were so blessed to recently […]

“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels – a plentiful harvest of new lives.” – John 12:24 As we head into Easter, I am reminded of Jesus’ words that were a forecast for what […]

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17 Your incredible support has allowed us to achieve a remarkable milestone – providing 210,863 hot, handmade meals to those in need on the streets last year. This achievement, a new record for River of […]

“We love each other, because He first loved us” – 1 John 4:19 As we all celebrate a brand-new year at River of Life Mission, we are celebrating the power of Kingdom Culture in our Hubs. This story exemplifies our mission and the powerful change the Lord is bringing about through Hubs and praying that […]

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of Jesus… Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place.” – Hebrews 10:19-20 For 35 years, the River of Life Mission has been revered as “Holy Ground.” As we celebrate December 2023, our […]

“Lord, through all the generations you have been our home!” – Psalms 90:1 With December fast approaching, I’m diving into the hunt for that perfect children’s Christmas book – a tradition that never seems to lose its charm, even with our oldest of seven well into adulthood. What does December bring to mind for you? […]