Ray Reynolds Rap

It’s difficult to know when to speak up and be assertive. It’s also difficult to know how to do it. And this podcast will discuss ideas, and share stories, to promote healthy communication and conflict resolution.

You get knocked down. You get kicked around. What are you going to do? Do you have a choice? Yes. You can either lay there feeling sorry for yourself, wait on somebody to come pick you up, and cry about it. Or you can pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start again. I chose the latter.

Follow along as we make deliveries and hear stories of hope.

We may know what it takes to be saved, but we often question what it takes to stay saved. Can your fear actually serve as an obstacle for your faith? Does God want you to live with the burden of uneasiness, confusion, and doubt?

Relationships are tough. How can we maintain good communication? What are we do about setting unhealthy expectations? Let’s find hope together.

Times are tough. The world is full of despair. Sometimes people hit rock bottom. Where do we turn? What do you do when you’re contemplating suicide? How should you interact with someone who is practicing self harm?

Help to crawl out of the pits of despair and find a new beginning.

Joseph was such an encourager, that they changed his name. In the New Testament church they only knew him as Barnabas. What was so special about this man? What can we learn from his example? Let’s consider how we can be an encourager like him.

With this podcast we begin a new episodic series that will be featured occasionally. These podcasts will consist of two parts: the first part will be a real life story and the second part will be a spiritual application. (Parental guidance is suggested for the mature themes).

The death of Jesus was horrific. It was cruel and violent. However, this death was meant to symbolize the significance of our sin. Why did God choose a cross? Why did Jesus go to the cross willingly? This podcast we’re going to consider the old rugged cross.

Christians are supposed to be faithful warriors and promoters of good things. Instead we often let the enemy into our ranks. We even help him shoot the wounded. It’s time to be real. The world needs us to be the loving, forgiving, honest, real and authentic Christians He promised we world become. The world needs hope not hypocrisy. They need authenticity not religious elitism. Look past the hypocr...

In this 30th episode, we deal with what it really means to be positive, practical and authentic in a world full of cookie cutters. What are the benefits of being practical? How can we be positive? Why does God want us to be unique? When e we look at Jesus, what do we see?

Sometimes the season of sadness, anxiety, or depression, may last for longer than expected. If we struggle with our mental health it affects everything, and everyone, around us. What do we need to do to improve our mental health? How can we begin to value ourselves?

We are often convinced that Joy is seasonal and/or varies by location. That is false. Joy the state of mind. Joy is a conscious choice. Joy is a way of living. Joy is not the absence of trial, sorrow, suffering, or various tribulations. Joy a fruit of the spirit! It is plucked, planted, fertilized and nourished. When it tastes root the fruit is a blessing to all.

What do you think I’m on the Fourth of July? Independence is a tremendous blessing. However, freedom is certainly not free. People have sacrificed so that we might enjoy this privilege. The same is true when it comes to our freedom as a Christian. Jesus died to obtain the greatest blessing we’ll ever enjoy. Real freedom. He sought to free all of humanity!

The debate is far from over. The problem is very real. We continue to struggle with racism in our culture. How to Christians respond to this issue? Is it ignored? Is it overlooked? It’s time to open up.

Conflict is inevitable. There is absolutely no way we can avoid it. However, God has given us the holy Scriptures to guide us in every area of life. What do we do when we face a conflict? How can we seek the root of the problem? This podcast is meant to encourage you to look to God for the answers.

The Bible is very clear about what God expects from His children. His desire is for us to surrender fully. We should not follow Him out of obligation. What does it mean to give Him my whole heart?

People can develop tunnel vision. That’s when we lose sight of the things around us. Specifically, we have a loss of peripheral vision. This is a dangerous thing in the church today. We can often focus solely on ourselves, or the church, and forget everything else that’s going on around us. What can we do to correct this problem?

Forgive and forget. It sounds so easy. We want to get forgiveness from God and those were hurt. The toughest obstacle is forgiving ourselves. In this episode, we will see what God does with our sin and how the scriptures prove we have hope. This journey into the Bible will totally be worth your time.

There’s a big difference between building on a solid foundation or one that is weak. Jesus tells a memorable story at the end of the sermon on the mount. It’s about two characters. One wise man and one foolish man. The storms came to the houses of both men. But only one stood firm.

He is the most wanted and least understood part of the Godhead. An in depth study of the Holy Spirit of God helps Christians to see the power of transformation. Where world we be without the Holy Spirit? This podcast explores some biblical concepts to help a believer to live a more authentic life. It also challenges us to dig deep into the many Scriptures that provide valuable insight on God and h...

Are you growing in Christ? How will our churches reintegrate after the quarantine? In this podcast we will explore five things that are necessay for creating and maintaining a spiritual atmosphere in our lives and in our church family.

Christians are often labeled as critics, judgmental, grumpy, hypocritical, harsh, negative, fault-finding, etc. Let’s take an honest look at those accusations. Are we in danger of being anti-Christian underneath the banner of Christ and His church?

It’s a difficult time in our history. Social distancing has become the norm. We are consumed with the need to interact with people. There are more people using the Internet today than ever in history. We have the perfect opportunity to spread the good news.