by MJR | Apr 28, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Sometimes life gets going a little too fast, don’t you agree? Over the weekend, we spent a lot of time dealing with some “urgent” situations and some projects that needed attention. It’s too easy to...
by MJR | Apr 27, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Hebrews 13:15 Worship is…? How would you complete the sentence above? Worship is the “fruit of our lips”. An orange tree...
by MJR | Apr 24, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. … For I am the Lord your God …” Isaiah 43: 2-3a Where is God when the water is rising? Over the last few years we’ve seen areas in Texas...
by MJR | Apr 23, 2026 | Genuine Hope
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, Acts 16:25 The graphic I’ve used for this series of depicts sudden storms. Perhaps one of the most sudden storms for the early church preceded the...
by MJR | Apr 22, 2026 | Genuine Hope
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about...
by MJR | Apr 21, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a...
