by MJR | May 21, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 20-21 Sometimes the circumstances of our lives can be more than a little overwhelming, can’t it? I know there have been times when I’ve felt the pressure mounting and it seems that the evil of this...
by MJR | May 20, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:17-19 Have you ever lashed out to someone who did you some kind of harm? Usually, a quick response...
by MJR | May 19, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Romans 12:14-16 There are people in the world who we make think of as enemies, but few of us have real personal...
by MJR | May 16, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Romans 12:11-13 If someone asked you to describe your greatest...
by MJR | May 15, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 Have you seen a recent example of devoted love? Here’s a couple of examples I’ve noticed over the last couple of years. I’ve watched a younger man stop everything in...
by MJR | May 14, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9 In the verse above, Paul gives three distinct commands that should mark the life of a follower of Christ. First, love must be genuine. You can recognize the difference between sincere love...
