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...
by MJR | Nov 29, 2023 | Genuine Hope
“But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no...
by MJR | Nov 28, 2023 | Genuine Hope
For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are. Romans 3:20 One of the greatest challenges faces the Church and followers of Christ is a dependence on the Scripture. One of the ways churches move...
by MJR | Nov 27, 2023 | Genuine Hope
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17 This weekend, my father-in-law’s cell phone stopped working. We tried to shut it down and then restart it. Later my son removed the battery and then rebooted...
by MJR | Nov 24, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Bless the LORD, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!Bless the LORD, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity,who heals all your diseases,who redeems your life from the pit,who crowns you with steadfast love and...
by MJR | Nov 23, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise!Give thanks to him; bless his name!For the LORD is good;his steadfast love endures forever,and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:4-5 This morning I spoke with a friend about her Thanksgiving...
