by MJR | Sep 5, 2022 | Genuine Hope
“…Our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction…”1 Thessalonians 1:5 We had dinner with our oldest son this weekend and I listened with interest as he described his feelings toward...
by MJR | Sep 2, 2022 | Genuine Hope
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:31-32 This morning I spent some time with an immigrant from Eastern Europe. He grew up in a...
by MJR | Sep 1, 2022 | Genuine Hope
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.2 Timothy 3:16,17 As I drove home this evening I thought about all the...
by MJR | Aug 31, 2022 | Genuine Hope
Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”Matthew 28:20 A lot is said about the harmful effects of the digital age on our culture, but the internet is simply a tool. It can take some to very dark...
by MJR | Aug 30, 2022 | Genuine Hope
I believe that knowledge of the Bible without a college education is more valuable than a college education without the Bible.William Lyon Phelps, former professor at Yale University How important is God’s Word in your life? I’ve seen and heard many people...
by MJR | Aug 29, 2022 | Genuine Hope
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy...