It’s Time For Real Online Accountability
It’s time for change. Real change. In Foley (Alabama), things got very close to home… Way too close. Our own high school was locked down...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jul 29
- 6 min
Stand Up, America: Learning From The Response To The Olympic Backlash
I think it’s safe to say I’ve never in my life been so disappointed in my brethren. I can’t tell you the last time I’ve been criticized...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 17, 2023
- 2 min
HEALING FROM ADDICTION: Substance Abuse Disorders
Substance abuse disorders, also known as substance use disorders, are a type of mental health disorder. They are characterized by the...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 16, 2023
- 3 min
THE TOP 10 MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
There are many different types of mental health disorders. Their prevalence varies depending on the population studied, stressors and...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 15, 2023
- 3 min
RECOGNIZING BIPOLAR DISORDER: Managing Mood Swings
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood,...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 13, 2023
- 4 min
THE ANXIETY MONSTER: Naming the Demon
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the dictionary, anxiety is a feeling...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 12, 2023
- 2 min
THE SILENT KILLER: The Warning Signs of Depression
Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, according to the World Health...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 11, 2023
- 3 min
THE SELF-HARM PANDEMIC: Common Risk Factors for Teens
Suicide is a serious public health concern, and unfortunately, teenagers are not immune to this issue. Recently I read a poll that said...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 9, 2023
- 2 min
COMMON TEEN STRESSORS: How To Diagnose & Manage Anxiety
Our teens are at an increased risk of anxiety and depression. Teenagers experience high levels of stress for a variety of reasons. Many...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- May 2, 2023
- 4 min
IGNORING THE OBVIOUS: Teens, Social Media & Mental Health
It's not a popular opinion, but it has to be said... "Social media is corrupting our kids." There. I said it. And I mean it. We may not...
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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 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.
- 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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