David Dorantes

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him. The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who...

When I think about the phrase,“ I'll see you soon”, it makes me think that I hope to see that person again. It is a sad phrase when you have to let go of someone you love and care about. But you know there is a possibility that your paths will meet again. When Jesus...

As you know much of our Christian training has to be done by us. When we are hurting we tend to quit or not practice Christian training. It is easy to let go when we are hurting. It is easy to say this can wait for another day.  Everyday someone is going to hurt us....

I have learned the difference between training and trying. I was reading in a magazine about certain stomach workouts, and I thought I would give it a try. I wanted to do all the workouts that this guy does. My stomach was sore for weeks even breathing hard hurt. I...

I have learned the difference between training and trying. I was reading in a magazine about certain stomach workouts, and I thought I would give it a try. I wanted to do all the workouts that this guy does. My stomach was sore for weeks even breathing hard hurt. I...

Most of us know of Jonah because he was inside the belly of a big fish. Many of us remember Jonah because of his temper and his stubbornness. Usually I think of all of these when I think of Jonah. But there is one more thing I would like to think when I think of...

  For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we...

The prophet Micah spoke of how Israel and Judah would be punished for hypocritical worship, injustice and immorality. He also spoke of redemption. As you begin reading this small book, you will see that God is indignant. God is not pleased with his people. God is...

The book of Habakkuk is an interesting book in the section of the prophets in the Bible.  In chapter one, the prophet describes a situation pretty much like today. He asks God the hard questions, questions that are in many hearts but sometimes are hard to make known...

I love talking to our members at Riverchase. This week I was talking to Kelly Shebs and he gave me an idea for my article this week. He was telling me how some horse riders have to train by guiding a blind horse. They have to take care of the horse and get it ready to...

Zechariah prophesied to the people of Judah after their return from captivity from the Babylonians around 536 B.C. During that time there were economic hardships and the temple lay in ruins. Zechariah would instruct the people to help rebuild the temple so that...

Knowledge is important, especially knowledge of God.  Why were the people of Israel in trouble? In the Book of Hosea, God shows his love towards his people. He showed how time after time He has come to rescue and delivered His people. Because of His immeasurable love...

We all have different struggles in life. As Christians, we have surrendered our lives to Christ. One commandment, that seems to go against our human nature, is to obey. Obedience to God puts our personal desires to the side. It becomes hard to obey when we want to...

Last week, I was reading a post from one of our college students. The post was about how college students and young people often feel the need to try something because they are afraid of missing out. That type of mentality will sometimes lead into sin. It gives the...

Luke 10:2 - And He was saying to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." I want to thank my Riverchase family for helping me go to Guatemala. Your patience and...

1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing. This is a short verse in the Bible. It’s a verse that can help us understand why Jesus never gave up. There are many recorded prayers in the Bible. Jesus prayed before and after important occasions. When you look at the...

  Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.  - Matthew 5:8 Many people today wonder why they can’t see God or the things that he does. The answer is in Matthew and it’s pretty clear. Jesus tells the people that those who are able to see God, whether in...

 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. James 1:22 There is a question that many of us have wondered about - Where is it leading? I sometimes wonder when I am making a lesson, where am I leading them? As I teach my kids,...

Yesterday was my first time to go Christmas caroling. I had so much fun! My family and I felt so good after caroling that we just kept singing on our way home. This was the baby's first time as well, and she just wanted us to keep singing.  This was a great experience...