by MJR | Dec 11, 2025 | Genuine Hope
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you...
by MJR | Dec 10, 2025 | Genuine Hope
O come, O come, Emmanuel,And ransom captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel. – Translator, J.M. Neale, 1851 A couple of weeks ago I came across a new arrangement of the classic...
by MJR | Dec 9, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,though you are small among the clans of Judah,out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel,whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2 A couple of days ago I read a brief post a pastor wrote for his...
by MJR | Dec 8, 2025 | Genuine Hope
For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 On Saturday evening, Patrina and I were invited to attend the...
by MJR | Dec 5, 2025 | Genuine Hope
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 Do you know me well enough to trust me? The more I know and experience with God, the more I should trust Him, but why do I find myself...
