By David Pam McQuel Paul states in Colossians 2:6,7 that, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” It is very significant a new convert to the faith in Christ be firmly established in not only his conviction but also in his practice. Therefore, Paul spoke of roots and foundation. SIGNIFICANCE OF ROOTS Quoting from Bonnie Plants, “Did you know that what you see above ground in your plants is really determined by what’s hidden underground? What happens underground, where the plant roots live, drives plant growth. The bigger and healthier the root system, the bigger and healthier the plant. What do healthy roots do? Many things. First, they provide the anchor needed to keep a plant in place. More importantly, roots are the lifeline of a plant, taking up air, water, and nutrients from the soil and movin