Have you ever wondered why God chose a river as a symbol to help us understand the character of His Holy Spirit? Rivers flow through the pages of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. As we are drawn to their waters, we find the Spirit of God. River passages give us an interesting composite understanding of God, the Spirit's, deeper work in our lives. Jesus said that we are God's dwelling place, His temple, and the River that flows from our innermost being is the Holy Spirit. This "River exploration" focuses on the passage found in Ezekiel 47:1-12; each chapter is a deeper level. Our hope and prayer is that as you move with Ezekiel through the various depths of the River of Life gladness will fill your hearts. We pray that you will be blessed and strengthened so as to stand steadfast with our Lord Jesus as the storms of the end times begin to rage. --Mary Anne Lynn & Anna Marie Simon