Hope vs. Dispair: Lessons Learned From Waterloo, AL
I was first acquainted with the community of Waterloo in 1996 when I moved to the Florence, Alabama area to attend International Bible...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
Trinitarian Like Unity
The Trinity. The Godhead. The Immortal 3 in 1. All-Knowing. All-Seeing. All-Powerful. After 44 years of attending services, listening to...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jul 19, 2021
- 2 min
When You Are Overwhelmed
OVERWHELMED is defined like this.... 1. to overcome completely in mind or feeling. 2. to overpower or overcome, especially with superior...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
YOU CAN COUNT ON GOD
I’m often struck by the consistency of God’s faithfulness. He promises and He delivers. I Corinthians 1:9 says, ”God is faithful, by whom...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Vision of God
Recently, I have been wondering about the future of the church. I pondered things that can be done to properly restore the New Testament...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
Contentment & Christianity
A few years ago I heard a sermon on contentment on the radio. The preacher said, “Contentment is knowing that God is in control and He...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min
Study Your Bible
For the past couple of years, we have used www.rayreynoldsrap.com as a free ministry resource for eager students who want to immerse...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
The Origin of Father's Day
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the origin of Mother’s Day. For some reason I have become interested in the history, origin, and...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Troubled? Give Thanks!
One passage that I keep in my heart in times of difficulty is Philippians 4:6. It says "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Discovering Your Destiny
People often wonder if they missed their calling. Have we lived our best life? Could we do more? I think we all want to fulfill our...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
Little Children, Millstone Necklaces & A Long Walk Off A Short Pier
Jesus tells dozens of stories. He uses amazing, uplifting illustrations. However, there is one teaching where He uses some graphic...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Best Part of Heaven
When I was young I remember thinking about Heaven often. I guess it’s because I heard so many preachers talk about it. There are so many...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 31, 2021
- 3 min
God Bless America
On this day (May 31, 2021) the United States will celebrate another Memorial Day. As an American citizen I am proud that we live in a...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Be Merciful
Guilt: a feeling of responsibility or remorse for an offense whether real or imagined. Shame: a feeling from one’s consciousness of...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 24, 2021
- 2 min
The Greatest Virtue
What is the greatest virtue? I Corinthians 13 says it’s LOVE! Most of us would agree. However, in our minds we often feel like some...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Should You Abandon Ship
Have you heard the story of Earnest Shackleton? He left England in August 1914 on the ship Endurance. He and his crew had planned to...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
Gifts In A Bottle
In the early 2000s I visited the Alabama Gulf Coast for the first time. Some of my friends from North Alabama told me to bring back...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 13, 2021
- 1 min
Depression Hurts
Depression. It hurts, doesn't it? The root of it may be loneliness. God understands the power of loneliness. In the Garden of Eden you...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Origin of Mother's Day
This week we celebrate our mothers. Today is affectionately known as Mother's Day. Have you ever wondered why we honor and celebrate...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 6, 2021
- 2 min
Love is the Cure
The church at Ephesus was full of “faithful” brethren. Paul founded it. John was one of their shepherds. Timothy was their preacher. The...
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