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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 73 min read
Reunite America: 5 ways we can overcome the 2024 election & move forward.
I can’t tell you how relieved I am that the election is over. Finally. I have my views and you can have yours. I posted a couple of times...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 123 min read
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 296 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20211 min read
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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