Recent Posts from Roots by the River

Our Weapon: The Word of God

 The Scriptures are to be wielded. Ephesians 6:17 describes the word of God as an offensive weapon: “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, [...]

Our Weapon: Humility

 Humility is not just an admirable character trait. It is essential in the presentation of the gospel. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and [...]

The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Gal. 5:22–23). The book [...]