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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 14, 20233 min read
The Personhood of the Holy Spirit
When people talk about the Godhead, or the Trinity, they might note how it represents God in three Persons. 1 John 5:7 reveals that “For...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 7, 20233 min read
The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)
Last week we began our discussion on the the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. We focused our thoughts on Matthew 12:22-37. The parallel...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 31, 20233 min read
The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)
In 2007, I was blessed to sit at the feet of Dan Winkler at the Huntingdon Church of Christ. I served there as a Youth Minister for a...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 24, 20233 min read
The Holy Spirit & Church Leadership
I am often asked about the role the Holy Spirit plays in church leadership. First, we need to remember that Jesus spent much time in...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 17, 20232 min read
The Creative Work of the Holy Spirit
Have you ever studied about the creativity of God, His son, and His church? I’ve been working on a three part sermon series that I hope...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Do Not Quench the Holy Spirit
Paul warned believers not to quench the Holy Spirit (I Thessalonians 5:19) by attempting to hinder His ministry. What happens if you have...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Following The Holy Spirit
Paul reveals through Galatians 5 that nothing should hinder us from developing the fruit of the Spirit. There are no laws or...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 26, 20232 min read
The Spiritual Kingdom of God
These works of the flesh are all around us, aren't they? Galatians 5:19-21 says, "The wrong things the sinful self does are clear: being...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 19, 20232 min read
The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Church
Take a glance through the book of Acts. Just as we saw in the gospels, you will see that the Holy Spirit is alive and at work on every...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 12, 20233 min read
The Holy Spirit Unifies Us
We often sing hymns, in our worship services, about the Holy Spirit. We sing songs about loving God spirit, understanding God spirit,...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 6, 20235 min read
The Fastest Growing Religions & What This Means For The Church
In the early 2000s I began my search for a doctorate degree. The problem is that I had to narrow my focus. If you know me, you know how...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Living in the Holy Spirit
When I first began writing about the Holy Spirit it was concerning the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). The last section of...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 1, 20234 min read
HEAVEN & HELL: Our Culture vs. The Bible
1. What does the Bible say about Hell? The Bible teaches that Hell is a place of punishment for those who have rejected God and refused...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 31, 20232 min read
THE TRUTH ABOUT POSITIVE THINKING
There are many compliments that flatter, and others that humble, but my favorite is when people say that I have a "positive" attitude. My...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 30, 20233 min read
THE BENEFITS OF GROUNDING: 7 Surprising Facts
Grounding, also called earthing, refers to the practice of connecting with the Earth's surface by walking barefoot or using special...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 29, 20233 min read
TIPS ON FINDING THE RIGHT COUNSELOR
About a week ago I blogged about "7 Benefits to Counseling." This prompted Misty and I to discuss how to find the right counselor. ...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 29, 20233 min read
The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Remember
As long as I can remember I have looked forward to Memorial Day weekend. Even if you don’t participate in a decoration day (previous...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 28, 20232 min read
THE BENEFITS OF SLEEPING: 7 Surprising Facts
Getting enough sleep is an important aspect of maintaining good mental health. Here are some mental health benefits of getting more...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 27, 20233 min read
THE BENEFITS OF FASTING: Fasting & Your Mental Health
Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food or drink for a period of time, and it has been practiced by various cultures and...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 26, 20233 min read
GIVE IT TO GOD: Prayer & Your Mental Health
The topic of prayer is complex and multifaceted. I wonder how many people know the power of prayer. In the past I’ve given dozens of...
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