by MJR | Aug 30, 2024 | Genuine Hope
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole...
by MJR | Aug 29, 2024 | Genuine Hope
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 The 2024 Summer Olympics wrapped up recently. While I didn’t watch much of the competition, I did see the replay of the Men’s 100-meter race as the American Noah...
by MJR | Aug 28, 2024 | Genuine Hope
But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 Earlier today I was thinking about what is next in the life ahead. Am I...
by MJR | Aug 27, 2024 | Genuine Hope
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 Over the weekend Patrina and I watched a series where one of the characters was patterned...
by MJR | Aug 26, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to...
by MJR | Aug 23, 2024 | Genuine Hope
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25 How’s your day going so far? Is everything turning out the way you expected? I know what I have planned for today, but what happens when...
