by MJR | Oct 29, 2026 | Genuine Hope
To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons.” Luke 15: 11 (NLT) When we begin this part of the story, it is all too easy to jump to the end without considering what Jesus’ words must have sounded to his first audience....
by MJR | Oct 28, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found... by MJR | Oct 27, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes...
by MJR | Oct 26, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1-21 This morning while visiting Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia, we...
by MJR | Oct 23, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Colossians 4:5 I am currently reading a book entitled, Not Young, Not Old, Not Done by Pastor and author Christopher Ash. I suppose that as we age, we value time more so that it goes without saying that...