by MJR | Dec 1, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3: 23-24 Living life to the fullest is about earning to take risks...
by MJR | Nov 28, 2025 | Genuine Hope
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 On Thanksgiving morning I received a text from an old friend wishing a “Happy Thanksgiving” to our family. I responded with the passage above....
by MJR | Nov 27, 2025 | Genuine Hope
On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and...
by MJR | Nov 26, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Bless the LORD, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!Bless the LORD, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity,who heals all your diseases,who redeems your life from the pit,who crowns you with steadfast love and...
by MJR | Nov 25, 2025 | Genuine Hope
This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 24 I was first introduced to Dietrich Bonhoeffer by a friend who suggested I read the challenging The Cost of Discipleship. Later that led me to one of the most stimulating...
by MJR | Nov 24, 2025 | Genuine Hope
Then Joshua called the twelve men from the people of Israel, whom he had appointed, a man from each tribe. And Joshua said to them, “Pass on before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of the Jordan, and take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder, according...
