Rylisms

The King’s Own Word

James Ryle — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:04:45 +0000

The king said, “Go home, and I’ll take care of this for you.” (2 Samuel 14:8). Once your petition has been set before the King, and He has given you His assurance that it will be handled by Him personally, and in your best interest — well, to linger any longer in earnest angst would be [...]

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“O Nobody Knows the Trouble I Seen”

James Ryle — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:04:14 +0000

“Keep you guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith.” (1 Peter 5:9, The Message). There are few things the devil likes more than to get you believing that you’re the only one going through [...]

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So Who Are the Real Fools and Maniacs?

James Ryle — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:04:23 +0000

“….the prophet is considered a fool, the inspired man a maniac.” (Hosea 9:7, NIV). Guilt makes people do and say really stupid things. Like the “speak no evil, see no evil, and hear no evil” monkies – there are people so eaten up with guilt and shame that in anger they shut themselves off to the [...]

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“Yeah, but Do You Know the Lord?”

James Ryle — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:04:28 +0000

“But let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord” (Jeremiah 9:23). Among the many things that dominate our deepest dreams, there are three that stand out above the rest. They are Knowledge, Strength, and Wealth. Think about how much of who you are in the eyes of [...]

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A Collection of Disreputable Guests

James Ryle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:04:48 +0000

“Jesus and His disciples were at home having supper with a collection of disreputable guests. Unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become followers.” (Mark 2:15, The Message) The generosity of Jesus towards those who were outside the establishment was one of the major rubs against the religious institutions of His day. [...]

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Outside the Camp

James Ryle — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:04:49 +0000

“Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach.” (Hebrews 13:13) This world is a campy place, and people gravitate to the camp that suits them. This is true in many ways — political, religious, economic, recreational, vocational, educational, or ideological. We find our niche and get our name, and learn the [...]

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The King in the Cave

James Ryle — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:04:59 +0000

“David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam” (1 Samuel 22:1). Old King Saul has lost his mind, and in a jealous rage unleashed a murderous attack against not only David, God’s anointed king, but also his extended family. He even went so far as to execute those in the priesthood who were loyal [...]

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What to Do When You DO Know What to Do, but Don’t Feel Like Doing It

James Ryle — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:04:51 +0000

“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” (John 13:17) Sometimes things can become so overwhelming that we are at a loss at to what our next step should be; we simply do not know what to do. Yesterday we saw how King Jehoshaphat handled just such a situation. He publicly [...]

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

James Ryle — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:04:21 +0000

“O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.” (2Ch 20:12). There are moments that stand apart from all others; marked by such honesty and gravity that the humm and buzz of [...]

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The Power of Partnership (Part 3 of 3)

James Ryle — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:05:35 +0000

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). Partnership. It is often the single most determining factor in the difference between success and failure. The apostle Paul’s happiest memories were of the Philippians, and his most joyful letter was written to them. They, more than any other Church, continually [...]

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