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Lean on Jesus & Love Yourself
In 1976 John Stallings penned a hymn called “Learning To Lean.” I remember singing that song in my youth. The words still strike a chord...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Feb 21, 20223 min read


How To Love Yourself
Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Feb 19, 20222 min read


The Church of Brotherly Love
In I Thessalonians 4:9-12 Paul said, “But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Feb 15, 20222 min read


The Unfailing Qualities of Godly Romance & Biblical Love
For whatever reason, we tend to live in what is often regarded as an enlightened culture. Our generation claims to be enlightened on...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Feb 12, 20222 min read


Living Intentional: What Does It Mean?
There is an epidemic in our world today. I am not speaking about COVID-19, though that has a lot to do with it. I am referencing the...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jan 4, 20223 min read


You’ve Always Got the Time
The definition for faith may be found in Hebrews 11:1 but in my mind there are two great verses that are centered on the subject of faith....

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 6, 20212 min read


Love Hurts
“A friend means well, even when he hurts you. But when an enemy puts his hand round your shoulder - watch out!” - Proverbs 27:6 It...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 29, 20212 min read


9/11/01 - 20 Years Later
Today is September 11. It is a day to remember. It is a day we should never forget. This is a season when our nation should put aside...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 20213 min read


Just Breathe
COVID-19 is a truly terrible sickness. One like I’ve never seen or experienced before. I’ve had headaches, body aches, fever, chills,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 5, 20212 min read


Soul Winning Lessons From The Well
What does it mean to conform to the image of Jesus and seek the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5-8)? I heard a wonderful lesson once...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 30, 20212 min read


Love Will Rule The Day
There was a time that I enjoyed getting on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites. And, I realize that I don't have to use these...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 24, 20212 min read


You Are Loved
You have probably noticed that I always end my articles and blogs with the phrase “You are loved .” God loves you! It's true! Look no...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 3, 20212 min read


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...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 3, 20213 min read


Be Merciful
Guilt: a feeling of responsibility or remorse for an offense whether real or imagined. Shame: a feeling from one’s consciousness of...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 27, 20212 min read


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...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 17, 20213 min read


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...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 9, 20213 min read


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...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 6, 20212 min read


The Freedom of Forgiveness
It hurts. When someone treats us unfairly or wrongly.... it REALLY hurts. We weep. We mourn. We experience anger, frustration, and deep...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Apr 15, 20211 min read


Reclaiming Lost Things
Lost. Defined as being unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts; gone astray; going off-course or off-track; disoriented;...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Mar 25, 20212 min read


A Matter of Life & Death: The Power of the Tongue
There used to be a statement made on the playground. It went like this: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Mar 8, 20213 min read
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