Tag Archives: Jesus

View from the Sycamore Tree

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

10 “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 (NASB95) The Story of Zaccheus—Luke 19:1-10 If in the presence of the Lord like Zaccheus, or face to face with a … Continue reading →

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Saddest Passage in the Bible

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments, ‘Do not commit adultery, … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found, Take Two

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? Luke 15:4 (NAS) … Continue reading →

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The Main Thing

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away … Continue reading →

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Pulling Weeds

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

“Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God.12 “Those beside the road are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, so that they will not believe and … Continue reading →

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A Hill to Die On

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

“Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man. “Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward … Continue reading →

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Consider Jesus

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. Hebrews 3:1 Even to a believer the story of Jesus can seem far fetched. Born of a virgin, rose to prominence from … 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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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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Who’s in Charge?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Judas was on his “high horse” striding into the garden, finally in the lead. Jesus was on the move to intercept him. Judas was empowered by darkness and a crowd of temple guards and Roman soldiers wielding swords and clubs. … Continue reading →

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