When God created woman in His image, He created her with influence, because you cannot help who you cannot influence. Single ladies, you do not need a husband to have influence. According to the Scriptures, there is a supernatural way in which God created all women with an ability to influence humanity. This can seem … Continue reading Influence: Corrupted or Redeemed →

(The following is from Marisa F.) Pride is any form of too much inward focus.  It can look different in each person’s life. We most often think that pride is something that keeps us from giving our full allegiance to Jesus Christ as King, usually because we see ourselves as the king over our own … Continue reading The Pride That Hides (update) →

What's your motivation for obeying Jesus? I ask this question because over the years I have heard a predominate answer from the pulpit, Bible studies, podcasts, individual women, and more. The prevailing answer: gratitude. You may have heard it said, "If you look at the cross and realize how much Jesus did for you, then … Continue reading What’s Your Motivation? →

Hi Sisters! Thank you for visiting my blog! I hope these posts will challenge and encourage you as you pursue Jesus and His Kingdom. Let me start by explaining the title "By the River Together." My inspiration came from the story about Lydia in Acts. "And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate … Continue reading Title Explanation →