Monthly Archives: November 2010

Keep Your Powder Dry

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

Paul’s conversion has always puzzled me. I can’t find where he “prayed the prayer” or “walked the aisle.” All I see is a fire-breathing zealot ravaging Christians door-to-door one minute, and the Lord’s firebrand the next.  It takes some piecing together to … Continue reading →

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Found Faithful

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

I was thinking about what to inscribe on my dad’s gravestone, and I immediately thought of “found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) The idea is to have fulfilled your duties as steward of the earthly life God entrusted to you, and to … Continue reading →

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High Crimes and Misdemeanors

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

 12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service,13even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor yet I was shown mercy because I acted … Continue reading →

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Diamonds in the Rough

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful, putting me into service.” 1 Timothy 1:11 It is a function of leadership to stock a team with quality players. The ability of a leader to … Continue reading →

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Tossing the Keys

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. 1 Timothy 1:11 If someone of wealth and power allows you to drive his brand new luxury vehicle–think of something with a distinctive emblem perhaps?–to perform … Continue reading →

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Some Keys to a Life of Integrity

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

Keep close accounts with God and man. “Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God … Continue reading →

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We Have All We Need–1 Timothy 1:6-7

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

I was attempting to read an article on how we can have a young earth and still see the light from stars millions and millions of miles away. I was lost in the physics until the authors referred to a … Continue reading →

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10 Practical Bible Study Methods for the Layman

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

I know there are big fat Greek words for Bible study methods, but here’s how to do it from a layman’s perspective (but this is not exhaustive!): Read the passage through multiple times. If studying an epistle, read it numerous times … Continue reading →

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