“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) I watched a recent news story where the mayor of Los Angeles declared homelessness “a state of emergency.” This declaration releases funding and major avenues of effort […]

“He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.” – Titus 3:5-6 (NLT) Several days ago, my […]

 “God delights in loving-kindness, justice, and righteousness. Rejoice when you see these things evidenced in this world and in your life because you know your Father is very pleased.”  – Jeremiah 9:24 Have you ever thought about what Thanksgiving looks like for God? Your mind could immediately go wild with excitement thinking about the most […]

I will go before you, and make the rough places smooth.” God to us in Isaiah 45:2 As many of you know, we have made the biggest shift in River of Life Mission’s storied history. We decided to flip our ministry model on it’s head, clean the slate, and in some ways fully adjust how […]

“Wherever the river flows, life will flourish…  The river itself, on both banks, will grow fruit trees of all kinds… Their fruit will be for food and their leaves for healing.”  Ezekiel 47 8-12 As I struggle to find words to express all God is doing at River of Life Mission, I am reminded to […]

    “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoicetogether.” – 1 Corinthians 12:26 I just had a major curve ball! It’s a statement we use when life takes a sharpcurve or change, in a new direction. But depending on your position on thebaseball field, a curve ball in […]

“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 […]