by MJR | Dec 7, 2023 | Genuine Hope
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may...
by MJR | Dec 6, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11::1 When I read Paul’s confident challenge to the people who observed his life, I am frankly amazed because inevitably someone will look to find fault. I’m sure Paul had his moments, but he also...
by MJR | Dec 5, 2023 | Genuine Hope
We don’t hear the term often anymore, but what comes to mind when you read the word “besetting?” The dictionary defines the verb beset as to surround and harass; assail on all sides. Most often I’ve heard the adjective besetting to describe a...
by MJR | Dec 4, 2023 | Genuine Hope
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come...
by MJR | Dec 1, 2023 | Genuine Hope
And when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the LORD your God has driven you, and return to the LORD your God, you and your children, and obey his voice in all...
by MJR | Nov 30, 2023 | Genuine Hope
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 Why did God provide His plan of redemption for us? No matter how “good” we live, no matter how moral we may be, we can not save...
