Monthly Archives: December 2017

Something to Ponder

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

18 And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:18-19 Encounters with God are amazing, yes, but they’re meant … Continue reading →

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The Story of Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 It was go time in heaven. The ultimate, … Continue reading →

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Hear a Song Coming On

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

46 And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations … Continue reading →

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Roll With It

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

13 Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for … Continue reading →

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On Good Authority

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw … Continue reading →

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On the Knee of Jesus

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 My understanding of this proverb has been fluid over the years–especially after raising four kids. At first, … Continue reading →

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Only Fools Rush In

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

3 The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it. 4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor and life. 5 Thorns and snares are … Continue reading →

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Muckety-mucks and Bigwigs

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold. The rich and the poor have a common bond, the Lord is the maker of them all. Proverbs 22:1-2 My dad used … Continue reading →

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Blind Ambition

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man? Proverbs 20:6 Who can find a man more miserable than your average successful college football coach. They appear to be never satisfied. They can always do … Continue reading →

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Process Crime

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

A trustworthy witness will not lie, but a false witness utters lies. Proverbs 14:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who tells lies will not escape. Proverbs 19:5 A truthful witness saves lives, but he who utters … Continue reading →

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