by MJR | Jan 29, 2024 | Genuine Hope
“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD:though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow;though they are red like crimson,they shall become like wool.” Isaiah 1: 18 No other book is quoted in the New Testament as often as the Book of...
by MJR | Jan 26, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe acceptable in your sight,O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 The words I say are a reflection of the condition of my heart. I am reminded of Jesus’ words – And he said, “Are you also still...
by MJR | Jan 25, 2024 | Genuine Hope
They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate...
by MJR | Jan 24, 2024 | Genuine Hope
More to be desired are they than gold,even much fine gold;sweeter also than honeyand drippings of the honeycomb. Psalm 19: 10 David referred to the benefits of following the LORD and then after describing the wonders of God’s word, the psalmist expresses just...
by MJR | Jan 23, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Yes, the heavens tell the big story of God’s existence and the words of creation go “to the end of the world” (Psalm 19:4a). But, God did not leave the work of communicating his message to the universe, God delivered His word through the prophets...
by MJR | Jan 22, 2024 | Genuine Hope
The heavens declare the glory of God,and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.Day to day pours out speech,and night to night reveals knowledge. Psalm 19: 1-2 This weekend I watched a short clip where an international leader (of sorts) dismissed the idea of God and...
