For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
(Romans 15:4)

Romans is a beautiful, exciting book in the Bible.  Although the Bible was written centuries ago, the words apply in my life today.  It's up to me to open the Book and search through the scriptures...... not as a punishment or chore, but to find scriptural ways of living a life of love and hope.