Recent Posts from Roots by the River

Our Weapon: The Blood of Christ

 As Scripture describes it, another great weapon in our arsenal is the blood of Jesus Christ.“The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, [...]

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. [...]