Realizing Relationship
I am convinced that God is speaking all the time. He spoke the world into existence and simply Is. And,...
Moaning and Groaning
One of my children (he shall remain unnamed) is the child who, when he doesn't get his way (even though...
God Answers Prayer
For the past several months the Rileys have known that God was leading them to participate in a Discipleship Training...
Hope? What hope?
I was reading in 1 Peter today and came across this familiar verse:Â "But in your hearts set apart Christ...
Societal Needs – Schwarzenegger’s Plan
Praise God that our country is blessed with the economic prosperity to do things like this. We can get all...
Some Additional Thoughts I Have Had Following Paul’s Preaching
Paul Burleson preached an excellent sermon yesterday, about which I posted a synopsis below. God is still talking to me about...
Paul Preachin’ It
What a weekend! The Riley family traveled the 230 or so miles to Enid, Oklahoma to hear Paul Burleson preach...
A Thought Provoking Post
Read this for a great analogy and to hear how God ruined the church for the iMonk. I don't think he's...
Seeing Me in My Kids
 This is from over two years ago after a day at White Water in Branson, Missouri. The kids were a...
About the Rileys and FJ Ministries
I just wanted to draw your attention to the tabs near the top of the page for About CharisShalom and...