by MJR | Mar 30, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you-unless you believed in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 I look forward to this week...
by MJR | Mar 27, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Why is it important that we be known as “imitators of God?” As I spoke with a...
by MJR | Mar 26, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians...
by MJR | Mar 25, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of...
by MJR | Mar 24, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 As I drove around a bit on Sunday and Monday I had time to do some thinking as I thought about Paul’s admonition in the verse above. What gets in the way so that we can be overcome by evil...