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...
by MJR | Mar 23, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap...
by MJR | Mar 20, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to...
by MJR | Mar 19, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13 Healthy relationships are generous relationships. Wouldn’t you agree? A relationship that is based on the concept of giving with the expectation of receiving from another is doomed...
by MJR | Mar 18, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Romans 12:12 I don’t know who first said it, but this thought is worth holding onto: “If you only pray when you’re in trouble, you’re in trouble.” Trouble comes in many forms....
by MJR | Mar 17, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11 If someone asked you to describe your greatest passion in life, what would you say? What comes to mind first? If we’re honest, many of us might feel the pull to give the “right”...
