Thank You For 25 Years
As the Publisher of River Region Christians, I write to you with a mixture of gratitude and heartfelt reflection in this final issue. After 25 years of monthly publications, we have decided to close this chapter of our journey. Our mission, rooted in spreading the Gospel and fostering unity among Christians, has been a labor […]
Are You Willing to Live Out the Gospel in Front of Your Kids?
In today’s world, being a parent can feel like being a superhero – you think you need to be perfect all the time. However, Paul David Tripp, in his insightful book “Age of Opportunity”, offers a refreshing perspective that might change the way you think about your role as a parent, especially during the challenging […]
No Rain, No Growth
Springtime is so exciting. I love watching the buds break through as nature wakes back up and begins its next season of growth. But there’s a downside. The rain! I love the Fall season the most because temperatures are mild, the sun is shining, and it’s dry. That might be good for top-down rides in […]
Hope Inside A Russian Doll
I want to tell you a story about a Russian Doll, but let me set it up first. As March unfolds, our hearts turn toward the upcoming Easter celebration, a time when we reflect on the profound significance of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and His “victory securing” resurrection. Easter is not merely a date on […]
True Love
Many things stick out about the day I married my wife, but my main memory is when she appeared at the end of that long aisle at the back of the church. Her radiance took me aback. Adorned in her beautiful dress and her rosy cheeks blushing through her veil, I was stunned by the […]
Embracing Change While Being Rooted in Him
Do you like change? I’ve always enjoyed the newness it brings, even when challenges might accompany it. So, with the New Year upon us, I can’t help but celebrate pivots, fresh starts, and a chance to reinvent ourselves. But let me also suggest the best change is when it’s anchored to the hope of Christ. […]
Rushing Past the Extraordinary in Pursuit of the Ordinary
Do you feel it yet… the busy rush of the Christmas season? Even among the Advent Wreaths and Special Services, we can still come to the end of the month andfeel like we completely missed the whole purpose of our celebration. Our world often seems to rush past the extraordinary in pursuit of the ordinary. […]
Thanksgiving: More Than a Feast!
Did you feel that cold air that came through the area at the end of last month? Around our house, when those first few cold days show up, it’s time for fires in the backyard or screened porch. Sitting around those early fall fires, there’s a sense of warmth and gratitude that stirs within us […]
By Grace Alone
As we land on another month and a fresh new season, I am reminded of the great privilege we have in being part of a community that thrives on faith, hope, and love. That only happens because of the foundation we believe a life should be built upon. Unlike the world, whose measure is one’s […]
“My Christianity” is Suffering
I don’t know about you, but I have a bad habit of shaping Christianity to match my preferences more than my preferences being shaped by Christianity. When that happens, I live way below the overflowing life God offers me as His child. I miss out! God’s creation is diverse and so are His children. His […]