Recent Posts from Roots by the River

Pressing on Toward the Goal

There are portions in Paul’s writings that talk about being more like the Lord Jesus. “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at [...]

All Christians Are Evangelists

The Scripture says there are certain gifts: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. I am a teacher and an evangelist—but I am an evangelist by obedience. I may [...]

Conditions for Answered Prayer

One of my favorite chapters in the Bible is Isaiah 58. The first five verses are God telling the religious people why their prayers are not answered. “Shout [...]