Recent Posts from Roots by the River

Fear & Worry

This post falls under the category of Philippians 3:1: “It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard [...]

Christ or Idols: What’s in Your Heart?

“Then the word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their [...]

Mercy and Grace

Years ago, I heard comparative definitions of mercy and grace. Mercy is not getting what I deserve—Hell. Grace is getting what I do not deserve—Heaven. Here are both [...]