by MJR | Mar 27, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Why is it important that we be known as “imitators of God?” As I spoke with a...
by MJR | Mar 26, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians...
by MJR | Mar 25, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of...
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...
