by MJR | Apr 9, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” Luke 23:24 When I think of last words, I often think back to the last conversation I had with my Dad. He called on the night before his death and I tear up just a little thinking about the goodness of...
by MJR | Apr 8, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is...
by MJR | Apr 7, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 This morning on the way to church I noticed a bumper sticker that read “War is not an answer.” I think few among us would say that war should be the primary path to peace, but...
by MJR | Apr 4, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Matthew 5: 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Last week I had a conversation on the topic of purity. Even if everything looks good on the outside (like our Facebook profile), who among us is truly pure? In his letter to the Romans, Paul refers...
by MJR | Apr 3, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been reminded of the idea of mercy – the idea of “compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within...
by MJR | Apr 2, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5: 4-5 Over the last two months, two friends lost their fathers and then a few weeks ago one of my best life-long friends lost his wife....
