“Testify about me with great effect, to the people in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria,and to the ends of the earth”. – Jesus in Acts 1:8 We just had one of the most amazing opportunities afforded to River of Life Mission. And theworld seems to be taking notice as my phone has not stopped ringing […]

A very devastating event just happened in my life.  I recently lost my father.  With my sorrow, I took comfort in knowing that he gained heaven.  Even though I have the incredible privilege to run the River of Life Mission, like all of you, I face real life on a daily basis.  Losing my father […]

“So that they (all believers) may be brought to complete unity.  Then the world will know that you sent me.”  – John 17:23 Everyone is talking about this “new normal” season that we are entering, from a history changing pandemic.  It can be a very exciting time, while at the same time, a very complex […]

“Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.” – Luke 24:30- 31 & 35 As we enter the beautiful season of celebration called Easter, is it possible that we could all see Jesus in the simple sharing of a meal? Let me share with you one of the most simple, yet complex stories […]

“He alone is your God, the only one who is worthy of your praise, the one who has done these mighty miracles that you have seen with your own eyes.” – Deuteronomy 10:21 (NLT)   Dear Friends,    Some of you by now have seen River of Life Mission in the news. Many of you […]

“Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19 As we launch into this New Year, Bill Vaughan said it so well when he said “An optimist stays up until […]

“He has filled the hungry with good things” – Mary in Luke 1:53 Mary must have been a pretty amazing young woman.  First an angel appears to her and greets her and she is a bit startled, as I am sure we all would be.   The angel tells her that she would give birth to […]

“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good and His loyal love endures!”  – Psalm 118:1 What is your favorite food?  When you think about your favorite food, what starts stirring in your mind?  Maybe the incredible flavor combinations of your favorite dish?  Or maybe it conjures up the people you typically join to eat […]

    “Because He loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name.”  (Psalm 91:14)   Benny came back, after 8 years away, to tell us his story about all God has done.  And we literally couldn’t be more grateful.   “River of Life Mission was […]

“The Lord has done it this very day;  let us rejoice today and be glad.”  Psalm 118:24 This verse has been very close to our hearts at the mission for the past month. In these days of uncertainty and constant challenges, it is so refreshing to know that God’s got us.  And not only that, He has done it […]