Monthly Archives: May 2018

Who’s the Greatest?

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, 3 and said, “Truly I say to … Continue reading →

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A Bridge Too Far

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Hand Wringers

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

12 For who knows what is good for a man during his lifetime, during the few years of his futile life? He will spend them like a shadow. For who can tell a man what will be after him under … Continue reading →

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Farm Team

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together … Continue reading →

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Hang in There

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 11 To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. … Continue reading →

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Staying Within Ourselves

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being … Continue reading →

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Elder Statesmen

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

5 Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will … Continue reading →

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Trust and Obey

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

15 Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; 16 but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this … Continue reading →

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Fiery Ordeals

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, … Continue reading →

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Breaking Gifts Down

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; … Continue reading →

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