by MJR | Dec 3, 2021 | Genuine Hope
Do you know what it means to be around people who just drain the energy out of you? How about the kind of person who makes you laugh or encourages you? Now, which one do you prefer to spend time with if given a choice? By definition, fellowship doesn’t happen...
by MJR | Dec 2, 2021 | Genuine Hope
How would you complete the sentence above? Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.Hebrews 13:15 Worship is the “fruit of our lips”. An orange tree produces oranges. A...
by MJR | Dec 1, 2021 | Genuine Hope
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.Romans 12:13 Outside of the current moment, our culture consistently tells us success is found in the next rung on the corporate ladder. When we earn just a little more, we’ll have enough. We need the...
by MJR | Nov 30, 2021 | Genuine Hope
Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.2 Corinthians 9: 7 God Gives Cheerfully There is a certain sentimentality many of us experience this time of the year. Giving and receiving presents,...
by MJR | Nov 29, 2021 | Genuine Hope
He (a false teacher) has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words… imagining that godliness is a means of gain. But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world....
by MJR | Nov 26, 2021 | Genuine Hope
I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.Psalm 86:12 Thanksgiving Day has come and gone for another year, but a thankful heart can be practiced every day of the year. Here’s a list to keep in mind as the pace...