River Streams

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.

by Tessa Hughes • (Galatians 3:1, Hebrews 12:11, Proverbs 12:15) Accepting and embracing correction has the potential for great benefits, but only when we have the humility to receive it.

by Paul Hughes • (2 Kings 4:1-7, 1 Kings 19:19-21) When presented with a crisis, Elisha was able to move forward confidently because he had already positioned himself in a position of full dependency.

by Justin O'Shea • (Luke 2:21-35, Romans 8:28) It's a wonderful life when in every situation, we can have a peaceful confidence that God works all things together for our good because we love and obey him.

by Heidi Hughes • (Jeremiah 31:15-17, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10) In painful or difficult times, God's presence and His words are the best source of comfort.

by the River Collective • A communal exploration of Psalm 27. 

by Tony Cooke • (Matthew 16:15-19) Jesus saw Peter through the lens of who he was made to be. We truly love when we look at people around us the same way.  

by Justin O'Shea • (Deuteronomy 20:1-4, Numbers 13:1-14:12) When we face challenges on the journey God has invited us on, what has the most influence on our heart - the fear rising from looking at the problem or the courage rising from looking at the promise?

by Jonny and Tessa Hughes • In Philippians 4:6-9, Paul gives clear directions to experiencing peace in every situation. However, to fully receive peace, we need to have the humility to actually follow the instructions.

by Heidi Hughes • (Colossians 1:3-12, Ephesians 3:19) The secret to growing as a Christian is spending time in the secret place, being watered with the love of Jesus.