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...
by MJR | Nov 22, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Teach me your way, Lord,that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart,that I may fear your name.I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;I will glorify your name forever.For great is your love toward me;you have delivered me from the...
by MJR | Nov 21, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 As I drove from Lexington today, the lighted traffic sign overhead read “Give thanks for your...
by MJR | Nov 20, 2023 | Genuine Hope
Tonight we attended a Thanksgiving communion service at church. Upon arriving we were handed a small disk and a pen. During the service, we we instructed to write down some of the things we are thankful for and on the other side we should write a specific prayer to...