by MJR | Nov 5, 2024 | Genuine Hope
…As shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15 As I read today’s verse, I was reminded of Peter’s exhortation regarding readiness to tell others about the gospel. … In your hearts honor Christ...
by MJR | Nov 4, 2024 | Genuine Hope
He put on righteousness as his breastplate,and the helmet of salvation on his head;he put on the garments of vengeanceand wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak. Isaiah 59:17 I don’t know this from personal experience, but I understand that standard protocol for...
by MJR | Nov 1, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth Ephesians 6:14a Yesterday as Patrina and I headed out of town I noticed a taco food truck with the following quote from Scripture, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes...
by MJR | Oct 31, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, Ephesians 6:14a Last week a pastor friend relayed an interaction he had with another pastor who was instrumental in undermining his denomination’s faithfulness to Scripture as it relates to God’s plan...
by MJR | Oct 30, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 Yesterday we considered the invisible enemy of our souls – the one Peter also warned...
by MJR | Oct 29, 2024 | Genuine Hope
The Invisible Enemy For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Last week a friend commented on...
