Recent Posts from Roots by the River

Our Weapon: The Mercy of God

God has not only been gracious to us, but also merciful. “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive [...]

When Politeness Is the Wrong Way to Go

 Politeness, political correctness, and relational communication have something positive in common. They are attempts to use words to be friendly, to not cause offense, and to avoid confrontation. [...]

Stopping Your Ears and Humming Loudly

One of the freedoms that man has received from the Lord is the ability to refuse to listen to Him. Man has exercised that freedom many times. Here [...]