Recent Blog Posts

  • Visiting Missionaries on the field

    I can't think of a better way to have your spiritual passion renewed than observing first-hand what God is doing in other lands.  Linda, Pastor Mike and myself returned from The Evangelical Community Church in Abu Dhabi February 23rd.  We worshipped with people from 60 different nations.  We got a taste of what worship will be like in heaven when every tribe and nation gather to …

  • 2009 Posthumus Family Christmas Letter & Picture

    Happy New Year Riverpark Family!

    Joy to the world the Lord has come! Let's never stop rejoicing in this truth. That God Himself became a man—dwelt among us to die for our sins—is that which will occupy our minds and our praise for eternity. What an amazing Prince of Peace and Savior.

    It's hard to believe it is the New Year. Not only has this year gone by fast bu…

  • Christmas - a time to be astonished with Christ

    As you consider Jesus this Christmas season ... take time to ponder and marvel that God Himself would become a man to save us from our sin.  In the words of Charles Spurgeon, "there is more of God to be seen in the manger and the cross, than in the sparkling stars above."

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  • Putting our life into perspective from God's perspective

    When I'm tempted to think that God must be reasonable according to how I reason ... and God is not being fair as I suppose He should ... I need a word from Him.  I can think of no better word than what God told Job in Job 38.  Click on "An Answer To Suffering" on this home page and let God speak to you as He did Job.  It will only take about 4 minutes.  A…

  • Show me Your glory

    When Moses asked God to show him His glory (Ex. 33:18-19) - God granted the request.  And God showed His glory by revealing His goodness.  God's great glory is that He is good. But after showing His glory in His goodness - God revealed His glory in His sovereignty.  "I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious. And will show compassion on whom I will show compassio…

  • The sovereignty of God and human responsibility

    There is a lot of enthusiasm these days about the sovereignty of God.  This doctrine is a foundational truth.  Our lives as Christians depend on this great truth.  Knowing that God is in control of His universe calms us in the midst of life's storms.   Our salvation was initiated by God and Christ is sovereign in salvation.   A truth that may appear …

  • Vacation Bible School

    Just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for all those who are laboring with our 400 or so children.  Every day there are about 100 Jr High and High School students and 100+ adult leaders ministering.  It is blessing to me to see how organized and orderly things are happening on campus.  It is week 2 and enthusiasm without chaos reigns here…

  • A God beyond my comprehension

    Just read a portion of God's response to Job (Job 38-39).  Even in God's great love for Job - the Lord would not give Job comfort with explanations of why but truths about God's greatness. Implied in this - God is great and therefore can be trusted.  I'm grateful for the chance to memorize Psalm 139 for one phrase stands out.  "Such knowledge (of my Go…

  • Memorization Challenge - Psalm 139

    Hearing that many in the church have been challenged to memorize Psalm 139 this summer has motivated me to come on board.  This has boosted my devotional life ten-fold.  I'd love for others to join us in this.  If you're like me - memorization takes a lot of work.  For those of us involved - how about sharing what the Lord is teaching you?

    Pastor George

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  • Dr. George Tiller - abortionist's murder

    As much as I am opposed to abortion and sickened by it – the killing on May 31st of George Tiller, one of few American doctors who specialized in late-term abortions, was diabolical.  Tiller’s murder is a heinous crime! Christians need to understand this! This short article by Robert P. George says it well,