Tag Archives: testing

The Devil Did Not Make Me Do It

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away … Continue reading →

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The Testing of Your Faith

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to … Continue reading →

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No Name Tags

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and brought them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them; and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on … Continue reading →

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Hanging Tough–Part 2 (Romans 5:1-5)

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

How does one hope against hope? (Romans 4:18) This is being in a hopeless situation yet hoping all the more. Well it’s not done in our own power. It’s only possible if at peace with God, standing firmly on his … Continue reading →

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Fiery Ordeals

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, … Continue reading →

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Flying Colors

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though … Continue reading →

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