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Why Keep Studying About The Holy Spirit?
Since the first of the year we have been considering the work of the Holy Spirit (if you haven’t noticed then you haven’t been reading). ...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 31, 20233 min read
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The Filling of the Holy Spirit
Is the cup half empty or half full? Doesn’t that argument get old? However, when it comes to serving God, and living in this world,...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 29, 20234 min read
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The Relevance of the Christmas
What does the Bible say about the birth of Christ? The New Testament tells us what happened and we realize its significance. Right? I...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 25, 20232 min read
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Christians & The Christmas Dilemma
For some people this is an exciting time of the year. They love the wrapping paper, bows, boxes, presents, cookies, candies, and pies. ...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 21, 20234 min read
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Psalm 19: Revealing the Will & Wonder of God
In September - October 2023 (Volume 60, Issue 5) I was asked to join a series of articles on "Studying the Sacred Songs of Israel." in...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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The World Needs More Kindness
We live in a wicked world that is desperate for kindness. Often times I see signs that say “Choose Kindness,” “Be Kind” or “Give Kindness...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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10 Commandments For The 21st Century Church
From 2001-2013 I attended 3 or 4 seminars with Ray Fulenwider. At that time I was using a lot of his material to help grow the...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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A Loving & Friendly Church Family
I've been blessed to be a part of the Summerdale Church of Christ family for over 5 years now. We've gone through lots of changes in...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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A Profound Respect for the Holy Scriptures
The year of 1911 was filled with praise for the Holy Scriptures. The media was overwhelmed with references to the Bible and the...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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The Israelites, The Wilderness & The Presence of God
Have you ever found yourself getting frustrated with the Israelites in the wilderness? I specifically perplexed when I see them...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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Why Do Churches Divide?
Have you ever wondered why churches divide? Why can’t people get along? The Bible addresses the issue of church division in several...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Are You A Friend of God?
I remember the argument like it was yesterday. We were in a Bible class and discussing our personal relationship to God. One man stated,...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Bearing Natural Fruit for Ourselves
In the book of Galatians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for true, genuine faith in Christ. He also encourages the church to see...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Bearing Natural Fruit for Others
In the book of Galatians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for true, genuine faith in Christ. He also encourages the church to see...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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Bearing Natural Fruit for God
In the book of Galatians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for true, genuine faith in Christ. He also encourages the church to see...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 4)
The apostle Paul says that the works of the flesh include "adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft,...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 3)
The apostle Paul says that the works of the flesh include "adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft,...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2)
The apostle Paul says that the works of the flesh include "adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft,...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1)
Galatians is such an interesting book. I especially love chapter five. Before we consider what it means to bear the fruit of "love,...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Pouring Out the Holy Spirit
Joel may be the earliest of the prophetic writings in the Bible. Joel 2:28-32 says, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your...
Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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