by MJR | Dec 14, 2022 | Genuine Hope
“In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.” Luke 15:10 At our family gathering just before Thanksgiving, I attempted to demonstrate an old Victrola I inherited from my Dad years ago to my son’s in-laws. As...
by MJR | Dec 13, 2022 | Genuine Hope
Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 When we think of joy, especially at Christmastime, we tend to...
by MJR | Dec 12, 2022 | Genuine Hope
Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes,...
by MJR | Dec 9, 2022 | Genuine Hope
I see him, but not now;I behold him, but not near:a star shall come out of Jacob,and a scepter shall rise out of Israel; Numbers 24:17(a) Most of us remember the story of Baalam or at least we recall that there is a story in the Bible that records a time when a donkey...
by MJR | Dec 8, 2022 | Genuine Hope
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light...
by MJR | Dec 7, 2022 | Genuine Hope
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 I’ve heard it said time and time again that God is a work in our lives...
