by MJR | Jul 20, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5: 23-24 This week we spend some time...
by MJR | Jul 17, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant...
by MJR | Jul 16, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Ephesians 4:25 One of the most liberating parts of following Christ is embracing the foundational aspect of telling the truth. When I tell...
by MJR | Jul 15, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare...
by MJR | Jul 14, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 Since we considered some of Jame’s writings on liberty yesterday, let’s look at some of what Paul...
by MJR | Jul 13, 2026 | Genuine Hope
If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails...
