by MJR | Dec 21, 2021 | Genuine Hope
Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen...
by MJR | Dec 20, 2021 | Genuine Hope
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.Isaiah 7:14 The prophecies of the Bible are essential to the Christian faith. In the Old Testament, more than 300 prophetic passages...
by MJR | Dec 17, 2021 | Genuine Hope
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Romans 5:8 Love is a word that can surely prompt an emotional response. At Christmas time we can experience love in both the feelings of intimacy or lack of love in the uncomfortable...
by MJR | Dec 16, 2021 | Genuine Hope
Of the increase of his government and of peacethere will be no end,on the throne of David and over his kingdom,to establish it and to uphold itwith justice and with righteousnessfrom this time forth and forevermore.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.Isaiah 9:7...
by MJR | Dec 15, 2021 | 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 Several years ago, Patrina and I attended the Christmas gathering...
by MJR | Dec 14, 2021 | Genuine Hope
“The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” Charles Swindoll Paying attention to the details matters and in the story of Christmas, we see that not only did God plan the birth of the Savior, but He also gave His...
