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Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
Everyone deserves safe relationships. Help is available. This is a collection of local and national resources for help.
5 Keys to Understanding Revelation
To say that The Revelation is a difficult book is an understatement. But there are five key principles that will help you understand it a little better.
The Apocalypse Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
The real meaning of the word apocalypse might surprise you. But it makes all the difference in approaching the Bible’s book of Revelation.
The Spiritual Discipline of Being On Time
We all know we should be on time, but why is it so hard to actually do it. Maybe we’re looking at it all wrong. It’s time to see punctuality as a spiritual discipline.
59 Ways to Have Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men (and Women)
Around Christmas, there’s a lot of talk (and song lyrics) wishing “peace on earth and good will to men.” But there’s little elaboration on HOW we should do it. That’s where the Bible can help.
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7 Biblical Truths for Surviving Black Friday [Infographic]
Black Friday can seem like a battlefield—in the stores and in our hearts. These ten verses from the Book of Ecclesiastes are a roadmap to survive the biggest shopping day of the year.
3 Facts about God That Will Give You a Better Thanksgiving
In this post, we’ll reveal the three facts about God’s character that will strengthen your faith and help you be more thankful this holiday season.
7 Prayers for Sleepless Nights
Over the past year-and-a-half, If your sleep has been interrupted by worry, anxiety, and fear (like mine has), this article is for you. Here are 7 late-night prayers I discovered that have brought me more peace and rest.
How to Be Thankful When You Don’t Feel Thankful
We all know you’re supposed to be thankful during this time of the year. But what do we do when we just don’t feel like it?
Lend Me Your Hope for a While
If you’re hanging on by a thread and you feel like you’ve lost hope, this poem is for you.
Four Unexpected Words to Say to a Grieving Person
Have you ever wondered what to say to a grieving person? Pastor Greg shares the unexpected lesson he learned from someone far more emotionally intelligent than he.
My Story of Not Grieving Well
It took me six months to really grieve over my mom’s death. And I learned an important lesson along the way: feeling is healing.
What’s a Novembering Service?
Every November, we set aside a weekend for a unique service to remember loved ones we have lost. Learn what it looks like and why we do it.
Grief without Answers: Complaining to God
When we experience a death close to us, we often don’t voice our true feelings to God because we think it means we don’t love or trust Him. But what if complaining to God can actually be worshiping God?
Why Does RiverLife Have a Halloween Event?
Among Christians, there are three main responses to Halloween: rejection, acceptance, or redemption. Here at RiverLife, we choose to thoughtfully redeem the holiday for family, church, and neighborhoods.