Monthly Archives: October 2017

A Pressing Commitment

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard … Continue reading →

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Fully Engaged

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

..that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 In this era, almost … Continue reading →

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Past, Present and Future

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my … Continue reading →

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Participation Trophies

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; for … Continue reading →

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Exhibits A and B

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got Something to Prove

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in … Continue reading →

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In the Form of God, in the Likeness of Men

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 Before the incarnation, Jesus existed in the form of God. He came and “was made” … Continue reading →

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Keeping it Holstered

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, … Continue reading →

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Perfection Perfected

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the … Continue reading →

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Rules of Engagement

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving … Continue reading →

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