“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? […]

“So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Cor. 13:13 A legendary Auntie from one of our Hub Spots just passed away, and it has shaken our community – but in a beautiful way, because of the power of a simple gift. This precious story is especially […]

“I am the LORD God… and I can do anything!” – Jeremiah 32:27 As we approach the year’s end, with the holiday season and family gatherings just around the corner, I wanted to provide a remarkable overview of all the incredible work that God is doing through the River of Life Mission.  At the end […]

“With God, all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26 The Maui fires have broken our hearts for the people of our island community. It has been an absolutely devastating month as we have watched our people suffer on a scale that is almost unfathomable and unseen in many of our lives. I am sure as you […]

“Kind words bring life…” – Proverbs 15:4 Do you remember the last time you were in desperate need of a haircut? I recently witnessed the profound power of a simple haircut at a River of Life Mission Hub Spot. It is such a game changer for someone living on the streets, with no access to […]

“The greatest among you must be a servant.” – Matthew 23:11  Pivots are monumental changes in course, when you make a sharp turn and go in a completely different direction. The people and the vision stay the same, but there is a collective gasp as everyone holds their breath for a moment to see if […]

“A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, is God in His holy habitation. God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, only the rebellious dwell in a parched land.” -Psalm 68:5-6 What happens when a young man throws his life into drugs which alter the […]

“Through the help of the Holy Spirit it was strengthened and grew in numbers, as it lived in reverence for the Lord” – Acts 9:31   If the resurrection of Jesus that we celebrated at Easter is the singular most important moment in history, what is the second most important moment in history? I believe […]

And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”  – Revelation 21:5 This Easter, I’m celebrating that our God makes “all things new.”  Now—God doesn’t make all new things, but He does make all things […]

“The blind can see, the lame can walk, those who  suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf hear, the dead are brought back to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor.” – Matthew 11:5 When was the last time you experienced a modern-day miracle of Biblical proportions? Well, friend, […]