Monthly Archives: July 2021

Critical Human Race Theory

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

My brother tells the story of a young woman in a Bible study in his church. The book was Genesis and the teacher led off by reading Genesis 1:1. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The … Continue reading →

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Watch, Wait and Wail

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

It was a heavy burden to be the Lord’s prophet. He was privy not only to the difficulties that lie ahead, but the direct exposure to God exposed cracks in his own spiritual life. Not only was Micah aware of … Continue reading →

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Better than Angels

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

You’ll hear people say when attempting to sound spiritual, we’re “appealing to the better angels of our nature.” This poetic phrase was uttered by Abraham Lincoln in his first inaugural address. Biblically, it’s nonsense. One can appeal only to God … Continue reading →

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Watch Me

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

He has told you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justice, to love kindness,And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 We are to do justice. We are to love kindness. … Continue reading →

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Have a Heart

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

He has told you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justice, to love kindness,And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Thankfully, there’s more to Micah’s admonition in 6:8 than “do justice.” If not, there’d be no hugs after … Continue reading →

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Do it—Justice

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

He has told you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justice, to love kindness,And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 The term justice is used a lot these days. In … Continue reading →

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Study War No More

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

1 That the mountain of the house of the LordWill be established as the chief of the mountains.It will be raised above the hills,And the peoples will stream to it.2 Many nations will come and say,“Come and let us go … Continue reading →

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Full of It*

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

On the other hand I am filled with power—With the Spirit of the Lord—And with justice and courageTo make known to Jacob his rebellious act,Even to Israel his sin. Micah 3:8 Micah stood in vivid contrast with the rulers and … Continue reading →

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Following the Playbook

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

Micah 2:1-2 is the playbook of evil doers, of diabolic administrations time immemorial. If leaders head down this path, they are obviously evil. It will be plainly evident in their leadership and legislation. Here a spokesman of God (Micah) calls … Continue reading →

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