Tag Archives: power

Fire in the Hole

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Rick Reynolds

6 So when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or epochs … Continue reading →

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Finger of God

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

20 “But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Luke 11:20 (NAS) Jesus had just exorcised a demon from a dumb man and he spoke! The leaders claimed … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cry

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

13 When the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her, and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13 (NAS) [Read Luke 7:11-17] There’s a major shortage of compassion in the world these days. The ability to “comment” with … 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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Pep Talk

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.29 He gives strength to the weary, and to … Continue reading →

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When Things Go South

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Then I said, “It is my grief, that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; surely I will remember Your wonders of old. Psalm 77:10-11 When things go south, we wonder if God … Continue reading →

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Requisites for Success–Ephesians 3

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Here’s (vv. 2-13) perhaps the longest parenthetical in the Bible. Twelve verses long, bookended by “for this reason.” This digression leads us into some significant spiritual truths. At the time, the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s plan was big … Continue reading →

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My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

As a kid you always thought your dad was strong enough to do anything. You placed a lot of trust in him that’d he’d be able to shoulder the load, or protect you from danger. Relatively speaking, we dads are … Continue reading →

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Enlightened Christianity–Ephesians 1:15-23

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

There are some Christians that exude unflappable confidence in the Lord, and see everything that happens in their lives as a result of his hand. Their instinctive response to all challenges is to trust more and to pray more and … Continue reading →

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