by MJR | Jun 11, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But...
by MJR | Jun 10, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled...
by MJR | Jun 9, 2025 | Genuine Hope
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 While we are away this weekend, we listened to one of the pastors of our church...
by MJR | Jun 6, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you. Jeremiah 32:17 Over the past few months, two friends of mine have lost their wives at young ages, both due to a fight with...
by MJR | Jun 5, 2025 | Genuine Hope
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. I...
