by MJR | May 18, 2020 | Romans 12
Read: Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Reflect: The use of the word “overcome” is interesting in the verse above because it speaks to the intent of evil to overwhelm and weaken us and at the same time reminds us that...
by MJR | May 15, 2020 | Romans 12
Read: Romans 12:19-20(a) Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink....
by MJR | May 14, 2020 | Romans 12
Read: Romans 12:17-18 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Reflect: Maybe it is the political environment or the rise of social media...
by MJR | May 13, 2020 | Romans 12
Read: Romans 12: 14-18 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for...
by MJR | May 12, 2020 | Romans 12
Read: Romans 12:13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Reflect: Outside of the current moment, our culture consistently tells us success is found in the next rung on the corporate ladder. When we earn just a little more, we’ll...
by MJR | May 11, 2020 | Romans 12
Read: Romans 12:12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Reflect: I do not know who said it, but consider this thought – “If you only pray when you’re in trouble, you’re in trouble.” Trouble comes in a...
