Tag Archives: evil

The Powers that Be

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

31 “For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” Luke 23:31 (NAS) (Read the full chapter for context) The capacity of man to perpetrate evil on another man appears unrestrained. … 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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Seeing Evil, Hearing Evil

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Christians should be keenly aware of the evil one, and all his machinations. Learn from his subtle goading of Jesus in the wilderness with half truths. Study his word games with Eve. Examine the utter ruination of a disciple who … Continue reading →

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Never Out of Sight

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

You have seen it, for You have beheld mischief and vexation to take it into Your hand. Psalm 10:14 The forces of evil are and have always been with us. The sinister arrogantly think they operate freely beyond the notice … Continue reading →

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In Conclusion, Part 2–1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

We’ve been told what we are to do as a church with our pastors and leaders (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13), now Paul turns to what we are to do with our brothers and sisters.   14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the … Continue reading →

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Evil Unleashed

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

“Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” And Jesus said, “I am; and you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Mark 14:61-62 Jesus was … Continue reading →

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He Carries a Big Stick

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 As you get older you sense that a journey through the … Continue reading →

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He Can’t Touch Us!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

On a global scale, evil seems to be winning out. That’s because we now get news of its triumphs instantly from every corner of the globe. Actually, evil’s always been able to run up the score. This is because power … Continue reading →

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The Dread Report

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

3 Then the glory of the God of Israel went up from the cherub on which it had been, to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen at whose loins was the writing … Continue reading →

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House of Cards

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

You will be filled with disgrace rather than honor. Now you yourself drink and expose your own nakedness. The cup in the LORD’S right hand will come around to you, and utter disgrace will come upon your glory. Habakkuk 2:16 … Continue reading →

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