Tag Archives: obedience

This is a Child

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

46An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. 47But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side, 48and said to them, “Whoever receives this … Continue reading →

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Study in Contrasts

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

19And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. 20And it was reported to Him, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.” 21But He … Continue reading →

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Shaky Ground

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

“Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” Luke 6:46 The meaning of this statement is unequivocable. The obedient stand on a firm foundation. When you have heard the Lord’s command, that is, have … Continue reading →

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Real Christianity–Hebrews 10:22-25

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

22 Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22 Our first step towards practicing real Christianity is … Continue reading →

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Change the Narrative

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

She heeded no voice,She accepted no instruction.She did not trust in the Lord,She did not draw near to her God. Zephaniah 3:2 This description of Jerusalem reads like an epitaph, who the prophet went on to call rebellious, defiled, and … Continue reading →

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Overrun But Not Undone–Joel 2

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Movie goers in the late 20th century and certainly now have seen films dominated by computer-generated graphics (CGI). Myriads of warriors can be depicted moving with synchronicity against the enemy. Similarly, Joel does his best to describe a past scourge … Continue reading →

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You Were Born for This!

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you were slaves … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Gospel–Romans 1:15-17

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also … Continue reading →

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Bold Obedient Faith–Romans 1:8-15

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

Bold obedient faith cannot be contained. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world. Romans 1:8 It’s admired abroad, and serves as inspiration to other believers. Yet it draws … Continue reading →

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