Tag Archives: prayer

Doing Church

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Rick Reynolds

42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 I’ve always considered this passage (and the verses that follow) as the description of a well-oiled, fully … Continue reading →

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Got to Get Away

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Rick Reynolds

In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there. Mark 1:35 For more than 40 years, I’ve made it a habit to arise … Continue reading →

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Successful People

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Rick Reynolds

39 And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him. 40 When He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into … Continue reading →

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Rescuing the Perishing

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Rick Reynolds

22And have mercy on some, who are doubting; 23save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh. Jude 22-23 It’s logical to think that Jude would … Continue reading →

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Finding Faith

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

1 Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did … Continue reading →

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Bait and Switch

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

11 “Now suppose one of you fathers is asked by his son for a fish; he will not give him a snake instead of a fish, will he? 12 “Or if he is asked for an egg, he will not … Continue reading →

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The Prerequisite

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say:‘Father, hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come.3 ‘Give us each day our daily bread.4 ‘And forgive us our sins,For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.And lead us … Continue reading →

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Asking for It

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

5 Then He said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and goes to him at midnight and says to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has come to me from a … Continue reading →

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Time and Time Again

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John.14 “You will have joy and … Continue reading →

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Everyman

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

In literature, an “everyman” has come to mean an ordinary individual that the audience or reader easily identifies with, but who has no outstanding abilities or attributes. An everyman hero is one who is placed in extraordinary circumstances and acts … Continue reading →

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