by MJR | Sep 23, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed...
by MJR | Sep 22, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,whose trust is the Lord.He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream,and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not...
by MJR | Sep 19, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Ask great things from God; attempt great things for God.”William Carey, missionary to india When I think of Biblical characters who exhibited the kind of ambition described by William Carey, my mind goes to Nehemiah who experienced a holy ambition for God and...
by MJR | Sep 18, 2025 | Genuine Hope
By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. Hebrews 11:31 Isn’t it amazing that God uses people and doesn’t try to hide their flaws? We know of the failures of Abraham...
by MJR | Sep 17, 2025 | Genuine Hope
By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Hebrews 11: 7 I remember reading Bible...