by MJR | Jul 22, 2026 | Genuine Hope
So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: To the unknown god.’ What therefore...
by MJR | Jul 21, 2026 | Genuine Hope
They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.” 2 Peter 3 4 Yesterday I mentioned a little about the Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park,...
by MJR | Jul 20, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5: 23-24 This week we spend some time...
by MJR | Jul 17, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant...
by MJR | Jul 16, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Ephesians 4:25 One of the most liberating parts of following Christ is embracing the foundational aspect of telling the truth. When I tell...
by MJR | Jul 15, 2026 | Genuine Hope
“Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare...
