River of Life Church's Blog – March 2011 Archive (4)

Enjoy the Meat and Bones

We are all about convenience ... aren't we? Wouldn't you rather have boneless chicken? (You can even buy boneless chicken wings.) And, how about fish - do you want to pick through all those bones? We want all the "meat" without the "bones." But, life doesn't really work that way. Chickens need bones to stand up, and fish need bones to support… Continue

Added by River of Life Church on March 23, 2011 at 6:49pm — No Comments

By the Grace of God

Who are you deep inside? What are you doing and thinking when no one is looking, or deep down where no one sees? Are you able to describe yourself in these terms? Are you able to articulate both the good and the bad that dwells in you? Can you be honest with yourself and with God about what's really in you? Do you ever venture out and share these things with others, or does that feel too… Continue

Added by River of Life Church on March 16, 2011 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Soul Rest

Are you more rested or restless? How might those close to you describe you in this area? Our multi-taking culture may be developing people like the crowds Jesus encountered. He said they were "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." (Matthew 9:35) When He saw their worn state, He was filled with compassion. He said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest ...… Continue

Added by River of Life Church on March 9, 2011 at 5:57pm — No Comments

Get God's Perspective

We have all had instances when we thought we understood what was happening, only later to find out that we had actually seriously misread the situation. Maybe we misinterpreted someone's facial expressions or emotions, or found out that we only had some of the facts. Whatever the case, our misunderstandings usually lead us to wrong conclusions.…

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Added by River of Life Church on March 3, 2011 at 5:22pm — No Comments