by MJR | Feb 23, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“If someone dies, will they live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait for my renewal to come.” Job 14:14 This morning, the two pastors I listened to both mentioned recent funerals they had officiated. In each case, they said something that stuck with me:...
by MJR | Feb 20, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. L Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 Each new day really is a fresh opportunity to do...
by MJR | Feb 19, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. Hebrews 13: 7 This afternoon I had the chance to catch up with a younger man I worked alongside during the last ten years of my... by MJR | Feb 18, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I... by MJR | Feb 17, 2026 | Genuine Hope
But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no...