by MJR | Aug 22, 2023 | Genuine Hope
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, Hebrews 10:24 When you think of the word instigator, what comes to mind? Usually, the word is associated with the negative impact of a troublemaker or an agitator. Keeping things stirred up...
by MJR | Aug 21, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 On Friday evening we had the opportunity to once again catch up with some old...
by MJR | Aug 18, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 This evening Patrina and I spent some time with two couples and then we spoke with a young man. Each of us has a burden or two and some are heavier than others, but just being available...
by MJR | Aug 17, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Matthew 18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. Imagine witnessing this interaction between friends as a discussion heats up a bit, one of the parties said...
by MJR | Aug 16, 2023 | Genuine Hope
For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already...
by MJR | Aug 15, 2023 | Genuine Hope
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” Colossians 3:13 What characteristic marks relationships that last? Based on the verse above, forgiveness...
