by MJR | Sep 19, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Ask great things from God; attempt great things for God.”William Carey, missionary to india When I think of Biblical characters who exhibited the kind of ambition described by William Carey, my mind goes to Nehemiah who experienced a holy ambition for God and...
by MJR | Sep 18, 2025 | Genuine Hope
By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. Hebrews 11:31 Isn’t it amazing that God uses people and doesn’t try to hide their flaws? We know of the failures of Abraham...
by MJR | Sep 17, 2025 | Genuine Hope
By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Hebrews 11: 7 I remember reading Bible...
by MJR | Sep 16, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Then these high officials and satraps came by agreement to the king and said to him, “O King Darius, live forever! All the high officials of the kingdom, the prefects and the satraps, the counselors and the governors are agreed that the king should establish an...
by MJR | Sep 15, 2025 | Genuine Hope
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth...
by MJR | Sep 12, 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...
