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...

I was first acquainted with the community of Waterloo in 1996 when I moved to the Florence, Alabama area to attend International Bible...

The Trinity. The Godhead. The Immortal 3 in 1. All-Knowing. All-Seeing. All-Powerful. After 44 years of attending services, listening to...

OVERWHELMED is defined like this.... 1. to overcome completely in mind or feeling. 2. to overpower or overcome, especially with superior...

I’m often struck by the consistency of God’s faithfulness. He promises and He delivers. I Corinthians 1:9 says, ”God is faithful, by whom...

Recently, I have been wondering about the future of the church. I pondered things that can be done to properly restore the New Testament...

A few years ago I heard a sermon on contentment on the radio. The preacher said, “Contentment is knowing that God is in control and He...

For the past couple of years, we have used www.rayreynoldsrap.com as a free ministry resource for eager students who want to immerse...

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...

One passage that I keep in my heart in times of difficulty is Philippians 4:6. It says "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every...

People often wonder if they missed their calling. Have we lived our best life? Could we do more? I think we all want to fulfill our...

Jesus tells dozens of stories. He uses amazing, uplifting illustrations. However, there is one teaching where He uses some graphic...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week we celebrate our mothers. Today is affectionately known as Mother's Day. Have you ever wondered why we honor and celebrate...