Tag Archives: salvation

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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Perpetual Change

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen remarkable things today.” Luke 5:26 Live long enough and you’ll be able to list many people who were saved 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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Merely Mortal

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

All seems to hang in the balance on Election Day. There are no more standard deviations, just chasmic shifts. But it’s always been that way. There are bad kings and good kings. The king is dead, long live the king. … Continue reading →

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Seeing is Believing

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

I find it hard to believe that one saved by Almighty God, who has been given his spirit, can lead a life totally devoid of any Christ-like change. I guess it is possible, but that person would have to take … Continue reading →

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Know This

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

As society rapidly descends into chaos and corruption, and everything we hold dear is ripped from our fingers, know this. “Those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O Lord have not foresaken those who … Continue reading →

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Dreading the Worse

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? Psalm 27:1 We live in a desperate time where fear is rampant. The COVID-19 virus has … Continue reading →

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What’s Got Into Me?

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

And He did not let him, but He said to him, “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you.” And he went away … Continue reading →

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Over His Dead Body–Romans 5:6-11

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

To this day I remember my exit interview with the president of the bank. I went in to shake his hand, as I’d just accepted a position with another bank in my hometown. I just wanted to thank him for … 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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