At the River, we recognize that throughout our lives — and along our spiritual journeys — we are always discovering, growing, and becoming. Because we only ever "know in part" (1 Corinthians 13:9-12), we take the posture of learners, aware that our understanding of ourselves and of Godʼs truth will continue to unfold. As such, we value many sources of knowledge (science, scholarship, common sense, tradition, lived experience, etc.) and believe that questions, doubts, and disagreements are normal, healthy aspects of a life of faith — and ones that are often necessary portals to learning and growth.
Below, we've included some of the resources that we've found particularly helpful when considering questions related to life and faith. We've organized the sections by topic and have included links to Resource of the Week posts, past River sermons, books, podcasts, and more. If questions come up as you explore these resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to Pastor Alison ([email protected]) to set up a meeting to discuss together!
Below, we've included some of the resources that we've found particularly helpful when considering questions related to life and faith. We've organized the sections by topic and have included links to Resource of the Week posts, past River sermons, books, podcasts, and more. If questions come up as you explore these resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to Pastor Alison ([email protected]) to set up a meeting to discuss together!
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The Bible
At the River we take the Bible seriously! For us, this means understanding how it was compiled; considering its various genres, contexts, authors, and audiences; and always interpreting through the overarching principle of unconditional love. Rather than approaching the Bible as a clear-cut guidebook for how to live, we view it as a spiritual conversation or dialogue that we are invited to join. Like the people of faith who came before us, we too can wrestle (both individually and collectively) with our understanding of who God is and with life's biggest questions — and the Bible can be a helpful tool for this kind of wrestling.
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Translations/Adaptations We Like
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