Reynolds Life and Times

Burying a Grandmother

// February 3rd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Community, Family, Family Values, Personal, Prayer

We buried my grandmother on Saturday and my dad asked me to conduct the graveside service. It was a great honor and blessing to do this for my family and my grandmother. Far from a pastor, I admittedly borrowed from my friend David Helbig’s previous memorials and a 1920’s era book titled “The Pastor’s Ideal Funeral Book”. I wanted the service to be formal but personal. Everyone seemed to be happy, so I trust my grandmother would have been as well.

Introducing our Third Daughter

// October 3rd, 2008 // 32 Comments » // Family, News, Personal, Prayer

[Update] We named her Abby Katherine Reynolds on Sunday… a mere 50 hours after her birth. We thought that was good! Thanks to all who participated in the naming of this baby!

Third daughter born healthy at 8:06 EST this morning. Breathing great and is pleasant.

Here are the stats

APGARES: 9/9
Weight: 7 lbs. 14.5 ounces
Height: 20.5 Inches
Hair: Auburn
General description: Copy of first two, but bigger

Tidbits of Wisdom from a 50-Year-Old

// June 12th, 2008 // 1 Comment » // Christianity, Community, Family, Family Values, Learning, Personal, Prayer, Relationships, Theology

I had the distinct privilege of hanging out with one of my Florida buddies for his birthday last night. He celebrated his birthday in the morning as he does every year with a no-hands front-flip.

Kevin Conklin is unique both in that he looks 40 instead of 50, and that he is in better shape than most people I know under 30. A former college wrestler in a light weight class, Kevin is still ferocious and determined. 

Fallen But Not Forgotten

// July 31st, 2007 // No Comments » // Christianity, Community, Family, Leadership, Management, Ministry, Miscellaneous, Parenting, Personal, Prayer

In the decision to move to Florida to work for Christ Fellowship, I had to deal with some feelings of unworthiness that I had not faced in a long time. When God tees up a sweet shot for you, it is sometimes tough to think you are the right person to take the swing. In my case, I felt unworthy because of my falleness. I am very familiar these days with my weakness because it rears its head daily in my life in the little things. You know, parenting, finances, relationships, and work. So in the midst of working out if the move to Florida was right for us, I just felt this overwhelming fear that God could not possibly use me for a work as significant as what seems to await me in West Palm Beach.

A New Job and Neighborhood

// July 26th, 2007 // 13 Comments » // Career, Christianity, Community, Family, Government, Management, Ministry, News, Outdoors, Parenting, Personal, Prayer, Travel, Web Ministry, Writing

Word is starting to get out a bit that I have resigned my position with Stonebriar Community Church this week and accepted a position with the 30th largest church in the US. We wanted to let all of you know this as early in the process as possible, but also had some details to work out before I could make things official. I have been away from consistent blogging for awhile so that I could get this life decision made.