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As a peer counselor at the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center, Krista Ader’s first task when she meets a new client is to determine whether she is “abortion-minded” or “abortion-vulnerable.” It’s a weighty subject for even the most seasoned counselor.  But reg

It was a regular day in Bakersfield in the month of August, great air quality and a “dry heat” kind of a day. I was in day two of a motor school, learning to ride a motorcycle so that I could patrol the streets of Bakersfield in a much more efficient and

What do you do during times of doubt and confusion? When you almost feel betrayed and ripped off? Come on God, we have sacrificed everything to come here! (How very loosely we use the word “sacrifice” in contrast to Christ’s sacrifice for us!)

​In a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode named “Tapestry,” Captain Jean-Luc Picard is given the chance to change a mistake that he made in his youth. After making the change, he finds that not only is he not the captain anymore, but also is now a

​Darren was a racecar driver. Back in Australia he raced Lightning Sprint Cars for a good 15 years. That’s what he did before we met. When he wasn’t working as a cabinet maker, he was under a car, in a car, at the hood of a car, tinkering, fixing, alignin

John Wooden, one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time, made the statement, “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” The greatest example of that was none other than Jesus.

​December is a month in American culture where indulgence is welcomed more then any other month of the year.  By the end of December many of us have eaten so much we start wearing stretch pants and drawstring shorts every day of the week. Then we have New

A couple weeks ago I preached on Marriage from Malachi 2:10-16. Having mentioned pre-marital in that sermon, I thought it appropriate to share with you my 30 favorite quotes from Tim Keller’s book, The Meaning of Marriage”

​I have been noticing lately how much I really don’t like to wait.  Actually, if I am honest, I don’t like to wait for much of anything.  I want everything in my life to happen when I want it – quickly – efficiently – no hitches.

​It’s fun watching God in action, especially with His church and how He uses His people.  On any given Sunday at RiverLakes Church there are many tasks being completed by many people.  These tasks run the gamut from highly visible to behind-the-scenes.