by MJR | Oct 31, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, Ephesians 6:14a Last week a pastor friend relayed an interaction he had with another pastor who was instrumental in undermining his denomination’s faithfulness to Scripture as it relates to God’s plan...
by MJR | Oct 30, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 Yesterday we considered the invisible enemy of our souls – the one Peter also warned...
by MJR | Oct 29, 2024 | Genuine Hope
The Invisible Enemy For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Last week a friend commented on...
by MJR | Oct 28, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Ephesians 6:1-2 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Reflect: This weekend I attended a conference in Cincinnati where I ran into several psychiatrists...
by MJR | Oct 25, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6: 10-11 The last portion of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians challenges the believers to...
by MJR | Oct 24, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him. Ephesians 6:9 Recently there was a threatened strike among longshoremen who handle much of the imported...