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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 21, 20222 min read
The Work of the Holy Spirit
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.
Nov 8, 20226 min read
Criticism Is A Cry For Help
Why are we compelled to get into Facebook debates? We know that sparring on social media is never profitable. Yet we often defend our...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 17, 20223 min read
How Can We Have Spiritual Unity?
In our worship services we sing songs about unity. We pray for unity. In the Bible we read about unity. Unity in the Spirit is...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Can You Handle the Truth?
What is truth? Pilate asked this question to Jesus about 2000 years ago. People still wonder what truth really is and how it can be...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Naming Your Demons
An elder I worked with for several years would greet those who responded to the invitation. Sundays and Wednesdays we always offer am...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 10, 20222 min read
There is a Price For Freedom, Peace & Rest
Genesis ends with an abrupt halt. The Israelites were in Egypt. The promise for Abraham's seed had been re-emphasized for four...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 1, 20223 min read
God Rewards Those Who Diligently Seek Him
Why do you serve the Lord? I believe that our desire should be to seek the presence of God and glorify His holy name in all things. Would...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 25, 20222 min read
Somebody Needs An Attitude Adjustment
My parents used to threaten me with an "attitude adjustment." Have you ever gotten one of those? Have you ever felt like you needed an...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 21, 20223 min read
What’s Up With Millennial Christians?
**This blog was published in the Magnolia Messenger.** www.magnoliamessengermag.com It’s a common joke among older people: “What’s up...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 11, 20223 min read
Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
Do you judge a book by its cover? I've been guilty before. Time and time again, even though I know its foolish, I have purchased a book...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 3, 20222 min read
God Keeps His Promises
Earlier this week I did an online devotional on II Peter 3:9 which says, "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Be Careful on Social Media
The apostle Paul must have had supernatural knowledge of the internet and social media. I love how he says things like... "Do not be...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Roe vs. Wade is Overturned: What's Next?
This blog is from the Summerdale Church of Christ blog page and posted with permission (www.summerdalechurch.org). Nearly 50 years ago...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 20, 20223 min read
The God Above All Others
God makes a promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3). That promise is passed on to Isaac, then Jacob, and eventually through the line of...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 19, 20221 min read
Age Is Just A Number
I wrote a poem for my dad this year on his birthday (1/24/22). His bday card had a rough draft, but this is the final work. I wasn't...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Is God Out To Get You?
Do you picture God gavel in hand? Behind His giant throne? Condemning you for everything you do that is wrong? With lightening bolts in...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 6, 20223 min read
The Wooden Bowl
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 20, 20222 min read
Don’t Worry, It Gets Better
Life is tough. The roads are rough. There are mountains, deserts and valleys. We get knocked down. We don’t want to get up. Then when we...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 13, 20222 min read
Death: Our Graduation Day
I wrote this poem to be read at my Grandfather's funeral. He always spoke of death as a Graduation Day. I wanted to honor him at the...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Apr 1, 20222 min read
April Fool’s Day
Yes, it is April Fool's Day. Has someone pranked you today? Or have you attempted to “fool” someone else? This is a unique calendar day....
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