by MJR | Mar 18, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Romans 12:12 I don’t know who first said it, but this thought is worth holding onto: “If you only pray when you’re in trouble, you’re in trouble.” Trouble comes in many forms....
by MJR | Mar 17, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11 If someone asked you to describe your greatest passion in life, what would you say? What comes to mind first? If we’re honest, many of us might feel the pull to give the “right”...
by MJR | Mar 16, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 Over the weekend I spent a fair amount of time playing pickleball with my grandsons and after reading and thinking about this passage I have some thoughts about how playing sports with...
by MJR | Mar 13, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12: 9 Did God really say we should abhor what is evil? Isn’t evil a matter of opinion? And what is good? How can the God of love tell us to abhor anything? And abhor isn’t a very kind word, is...
by MJR | Mar 12, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 When we hear the phrase “a marked man,” we usually think of someone who has been singled out in a negative way—someone who has a target on their back. But in the life of a follower...