Weekly Word — River of God Christian CenterBiblical truth and encouragement for everyday life, from River of God Christian Center in Red Hook, Brooklyn.2026-08-28T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/River of God Christian CenterThe Eagle Is Not Afraid of the Storm2026-08-28T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/the-eagle-is-not-afraid-of-the-storm/Pastor Donald GrayWhen the enemy attacks, he thinks he has you. What he is actually doing is putting wind under your wings. Keep flapping.The Nine Gifts Are Your Eagle Eyes2026-08-26T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/the-nine-gifts-are-your-eagle-eyes/Pastor Donald GrayAn eagle sees what nothing else on the ground can see. 1 Corinthians 12 says the Spirit gives a manifestation to each of us — and manifestation means to see it.Mount Up With Wings As Eagles2026-08-24T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/mount-up-with-wings-as-eagles/Pastor Donald GrayIsaiah 40 promises strength to the weary, not to the strong. Here is what it means to wait on the Lord and rise the way an eagle rises.God's Patience Is Why You're Still Here2026-08-21T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/gods-patience-is-why-youre-still-here/Pastor Donald Gray2 Peter says the Lord's patience gives people time to be saved. Before you complain about waiting on God, consider how long He waited on you.Every Promise Came Through Patience2026-08-19T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/every-promise-came-through-patience/Pastor Donald GrayNot one person in Scripture received the promise on the day it was spoken. Hebrews 6 shows the pattern — and why waiting is part of how God gives.Count It All Joy When Trouble Comes2026-08-17T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/count-it-all-joy-when-trouble-comes/Pastor Donald GrayJames says to count trouble as joy because testing grows endurance. God is not being cruel when He lets you struggle — He is building what the promise will require.How Deep Does Your Love Go?2026-08-14T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/how-deep-does-your-love-go/Pastor Donald GrayEzekiel saw water at the ankles, then the knees, then the waist, then deep enough to swim. That rising water is a picture of your love — and most of us stop early.Such As I Have: Use What God Put In You2026-08-12T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/such-as-i-have-using-the-power-you-carry/Pastor Donald GrayPeter had no silver or gold at the Beautiful gate, but he had something better. What you already carry is more than enough for what God is asking.You Are Sent, Not Just Saved2026-08-10T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/you-are-sent-not-just-saved/Pastor Donald GrayFrom Luke 10 and Matthew 28: God is not only saving you, He is sending you. Here is what changes when you understand you were sent on purpose.Offense Brings Betrayal2026-08-07T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/offense-brings-betrayal/Pastor Donald GrayJudas did not start out planning to sell Jesus. He started out offended. From Matthew 24, here is the road offense takes when you let it sit.Offenses Will Come. Take Heed to Yourself.2026-08-05T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/offenses-will-come-take-heed-to-yourself/Pastor Donald GrayJesus said it is impossible that offenses will not come. From Luke 17, here is what He told us to do about the one person we can actually control.Why Offense Spreads Further Than You Think2026-08-03T00:00:00Zhttps://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/weekly-word/why-offense-spreads-further-than-you-think/Pastor Donald GrayOffense is never private. From Romans 5:18 and Proverbs 18:19, one man's offense reaches an entire house — and here is what it takes to root it out.