by MJR | Feb 27, 2026 | Genuine Hope
For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Life has a way of filling every corner of our twenty-four hour days, doesn’t it? Schedules tighten....
by MJR | Feb 26, 2026 | Genuine Hope
And He said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord...
by MJR | Feb 25, 2026 | Genuine Hope
In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? Psalm 56: 4 Earlier this week in our Bible study, two of the younger men around the table had an honest exchange. One said he didn’t really care what...
by MJR | Feb 24, 2026 | Genuine Hope
I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. Philippians 1:23-24 Over the weekend, Patrina and I listened to a podcast conversation with Ben...
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:...
