by MJR | Apr 2, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5: 4-5 Over the last two months, two friends lost their fathers and then a few weeks ago one of my best life-long friends lost his wife....
by MJR | Apr 1, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. In the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7,...
by MJR | Mar 31, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 This afternoon after church we went out to eat with some friends who are generally observant of what they eat. We should be, right? After all, you are what you eat.”...
by MJR | Mar 28, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 Just as an athlete...
by MJR | Mar 27, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7...
by MJR | Mar 26, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Philippians 4:4-5 (NLT) In the passage above there are two questions to consider. The first relates to the joy of the...
