by MJR | Dec 22, 2022 | Genuine Hope
How do you keep peace in the family during the holidays? Usually we “keep the peace” by simply appeasing those around the holiday table, but is this really peace? It’s more like a short-lived truce because it fails to confront the real problem and...
by MJR | Dec 21, 2022 | Genuine Hope
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Romans 5:1 Yesterday, I asked a man in an office if he is prepared for Christmas. His body language was not encouraging and so I asked him about his plans. He...
by MJR | Dec 20, 2022 | Genuine Hope
Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose...
by MJR | Dec 19, 2022 | Genuine Hope
A converted man is happy, because he has peace with God. His sins are forgiven; his conscience is free from the sense of guilt, he can look forward to death, judgment, and eternity, and not feel afraid.J.C. Ryle We ended last week with the story of Simeon who welcomed...
by MJR | Dec 16, 2022 | Genuine Hope
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah....
by MJR | Dec 15, 2022 | Genuine Hope
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved...
