Recent Posts from Roots by the River

The Peace of God

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your [...]

Sound Judgment

  "An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions" (Proverbs 18:1-2). [...]

Proverbs 18: Three Conversation Problems

  "The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts" (Proverbs 18:8). "He who answers before listening¾that is his folly [...]