River Streams

by Heidi Hughes

• (Matthew 5:3-10) We can't be merciful out of our own strength. When we tap into the power of the Holy Spirit, what others say or do has no power over us, and we are empowered to love and forgive.

by Jonny Hughes

• (Proverbs 15:15, James 1:2-6) Your attitude can change your perception, and therefore your quality of life. Choosing thankfulness enables you to walk in joy through any circumstance.

by Randy Maas

• (Philippians 4:4-9) Deep contentment comes from rejoicing in who God is, and being thankful for who we are in him.

by Heidi Hughes

• (Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:13) If we allow God's Holy Spirit to dwell in us, his life and power enables us to overcome temptation and to walk in freedom.

by Justin O'Shea

• (Matthew 5:14-16) God's answer to darkness is light. We need to come into a deeper understanding of what it means to be the light of the world, exerting God's ideas and influence into our communities.

by Ruth Maton

• (Psalm 2:1-12, Isaiah 40:1-22, Ephesians 2:6) God is massive. To know him better requires looking above the cultural frameworks which influence our Christian perspectives.

by Paul Hughes

• Speaking from Deuteronomy 19:1-11, Exodus 21:28-32 and 1 John 5:21, Paul describes how God's motive for examining our hearts isn't punitive, but instead, is to bring us into a place of wholeness.

by Heidi Hughes

• (2 Corinthians 11:21-35, 12:6-10) Recognizing our weakness qualifies us to call on and receive God's grace and power to strengthen us.

by Heidi Hughes

• (Hebrews 12:4-13) When God trains and disciplines us, his purpose is to accomplish something good. We don't need to be afraid of God, or the process.

by Jonny Hughes

• (1Peter 5:1-6) God desires us to walk in freedom, but to do so, we need to be willing to humble ourselves, take his hand, and trust his leading.