by MJR | Jan 2, 2026 | Genuine Hope
It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” Romans... by MJR | Dec 31, 2025 | Genuine Hope
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Titus 2:11-12 New. Year’s Day is just a day away and so when...
by MJR | Dec 30, 2025 | Genuine Hope
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Matthew 11:2-3 Most of us can easily fall into the same trap as John the Baptist as we question...
by MJR | Dec 29, 2025 | Genuine Hope
I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10: 9-10 Over the last couple of days, some...
by MJR | Dec 26, 2025 | Genuine Hope
You may be familia with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s most popular poems, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, but did you know about his Christmas poem? On Christmas Day I read a post by Phil Steiger, a pastor in Colorado, featuring part of the poem written...