Monthly Archives: May 2021

The Right Thing

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

James has just ranted against the judgmental in Chapter 4:11-12, the presumptuous in verses 13-14, and the arrogant in verse 16, to illustrate what humility is not (v. 10). Then he takes on the sins of omission. Therefore, to one … Continue reading →

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The Devil Did Not Make Me Do It

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away … Continue reading →

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The Athlete’s Mindset

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 (NAS): Not all are athletic, but … Continue reading →

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The Testing of Your Faith

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to … Continue reading →

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Honorable Mention

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

“Truly I say to you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich … Continue reading →

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Audacious Ambition

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, bowing down and making a request of Him. 21 And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Command that in … Continue reading →

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Lowest Common Denominator

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

17 And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18 Then he said to Him, “Which … Continue reading →

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Red Letters

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

“This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” exclaimed God the father on the Mount of Transfiguration with reference to Jesus (Matthew 17:5). This is a direct order to three disciples, one of whom was … Continue reading →

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Filthy Rich

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:26 (NAS) We spend our fleeting lives pursuing. Pursuing a diploma, … Continue reading →

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Vain Worship

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me. ‘But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’ ” Matthew 15:8–9 (NAS) A church that teaches doctrines that accommodate man’s … Continue reading →

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