by MJR | Mar 26, 2024 | Genuine Hope
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the...
by MJR | Mar 25, 2024 | Genuine Hope
So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our...
by MJR | Mar 21, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to...
by MJR | Mar 20, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:11-13 In my role in...
by MJR | Mar 19, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 Have you seen a recent example of devoted love? In just a couple of minutes, I came up with at least three real-life illustrations. You can see it in the love of parents for their...
by MJR | Mar 18, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 In the next section of Romans 12, Paul describes the characteristics of the life of a follower of Christ. It is not by accident that he begins this list with love. Notice that Paul isn’t...
