Recent Posts from Roots by the River

The Closeness of God

The last sentence in Ezekiel is, “And the name of the city from that time on will be: THE LORD IS THERE.” What a wonderful name for a [...]

Are You a Father Like Paul?

“We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we [...]

Happiness & Joy: Two Views

According to the dictionary, joy and happiness are almost synonyms. Since Christians live in the English-speaking world, they are largely influenced by the world’s definitions. The cover story [...]