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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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Why Ask?

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

22 “Have faith in God.” 23 “Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to … Continue reading →

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If You Can

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!”  And Jesus said to him, “‘If You can?’ All things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” Mark 9:22-24 … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t Hurt to Ask

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Jesus got up and went away from there to the region of Tyre. And when He had entered a house, He wanted no one to know of it; yet He could not escape notice. But after hearing of Him, a woman whose little … Continue reading →

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I Reached Out

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

You’ll have to read Mark 4:21-43. For Jairus it was, if Jesus can only touch his daughter. For the woman with the hemorrhage, it was, if I can only touch his garments. Our lives should be lived seeking his touch, … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Ask?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

Seems these days we’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. We anxiously await the rest of the story, the results of the investigation. But in our salvation, we can rest assured. John’s whole purpose for writing this letter … Continue reading →

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The Right Perspective

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. 8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 9 … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Rejoice always…Be anxious for nothing. Philippians 4:4-7 So quickly we can go from rejoicing to fretting! We’ve got to stay put in the Lord’s will to continue to sense the overwhelming protection from life’s many fears. The answer is prayer. … Continue reading →

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High Anxiety

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Participation Trophies

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; for … Continue reading →

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