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Name: Michael K.
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Web Site: http://www.michaelkreynolds.com
Bio: Michael is the producer of the Emmy and Telly Award Winning documentary called Crystal Darkness which so far has been viewed by more than 10 million people. Michael is also a writer of Christian non-fiction and fiction and is currently completing a book titled, The Fruit-Filled Tree: How to Grow An Eternally Successful Business. He is also working on a non-fiction on the topic of Christian application of Social Networking and a three book historical fiction series based on 1840's Ireland, New York and the American West. Michael Reynolds, is also the owner of Global Studio, an advertising and marketing agency. Global Studio provides a wide array of services including marketing consulting, corporate imaging, graphic design, advertising, social media, video production and specializes in web development. They have clients throughout the nation. Michael is an Area Leader for FCCI and serves as chair of the local Salvation Army Advisory Board. He is active in both men's and marriage ministry and is married to Debbie and has three beautiful girls.
Posts by Michael K. Reynolds:
The Beginning Of A New Journey
August 27th, 2010 Thank you for visiting this BLOG. Are you signed up to receive updates by e-mail? If not, simply type in your e-mail address in the form to the right.Today is an important milestone in my book writing career. I hope you don’t mind the indulgence, but I wanted to share it with you.
I received the news a couple weeks ago that I will be represented by one of the top literary agents in the world (details to follow). For those who understand the book writing world, they know what a blessing this is.
Rightsizing
July 27th, 2010
One of the few benefits in this stumbling economy is that we all get cut a little slack.
Three years ago, if our business was failing, we were a foolhardy entrepreneur. If we were laid off from work, we were a bad employee. If we were unable to pay our mortgage we were reckless.
Nowadays, those of us who are struggling are able to blame the economy and get somewhat of a pass. It’s because misery has plenty of company.
But, if most of us are honest with ourselves, we’ll realize the difficult economy didn’t cause the problem. It merely exposed the problem. We were all living above our pay grade.
Circumstantial Evidence
July 8th, 2010How do we know God is really there? Is He listening to us? Does He truly care about me?
For most of us, we rely heavily on circumstantial evidence to answer these questions. We measure His worth through the blessings He shares in our life. If our bank account is hefty, we’re feeling safe and in control. If our children are healthy, we feel He’s answering our prayers. If our marriage is strong, we’re feeling loved by Him.
I May Be Wrong
June 18th, 2010There was a time in my life when I was always right.
I was fruit which hadn’t fallen far from the tree. Our family dinners resembled more of an English parliamentary debate than a special time for relationship building. We were all mouth and no ears when it came to our arguments, but at least in the end, each of us were always right.
None of us were still speaking with each other by the time it came to washing dishes. But that was okay. Winning was everything.
The Button That Will Change Your Life
June 1st, 2010“How do I change my life?”
Few topics have reaped more of a financial windfall than this foundational premise behind the self-help industry. The merchants of this commercial empire use talk shows, books, audio tapes and videos to tout radical insights in how people can change their lives to fulfill their greatest desires.
Most of the time, when we pursue these short lived efforts it results in having us throw up our arms in despair. Even worse, it may result in actual change which merely directs us more resolutely down a false pathway. Now, it takes us much longer to realize we’ve put all of our eggs into the wrong basket.
The Ghost Train
May 6th, 2010Just enjoyed a three-day rafting trip on the Eel River in Northern California, and like most outdoor enthusiasts I’m experiencing a short memory. Fading in the background are the miseries of icy rain, trying to set up tents in 60 mile-per-hour gusts and the ensuing strains of mild hyperthermia. Our five-raft, two-kayak entourage was alone on the river for reasons the weather made obvious.
Left in my mind are the glorious visions of green rolling hills, a plethora of waterfalls, the adrenaline rush of Class 3’s and a Class 4, and the lulling pleasures of a Mark Twainesque journey. And then, of course, was the Ghost Train.
The Shoe Shine Glory
April 20th, 2010One of the amazing things about God is He teaches you in such unique ways and through the most unexpected teachers. My men’s Bible study learned this firsthand when we were joined about six months ago by a 68-year-old man name Ben.
Ben became a part of our group right after spending his prior three decades in federal prison. He was introduced to us by a Pastor in prison ministry who was concerned about Ben’s transition to the outside world and wanted our group of men to support him through the process. We embraced the challenge, looking forward to sharing our wisdom as Ben began his new life.
Finding Strength In The Desert
April 8th, 2010One of the most studied passages of the Bible depicts the temptation of Jesus Christ (Matt 4:1-11). After fasting for 40 days and nights in the desert, Jesus is tested by Satan, who offers him food, wealth and power. The traditional teaching portrays this as an example of Jesus resisting temptation when he was at the weakest, most vulnerable point in his nascent ministry.
But was Jesus really at his weakest?
In reality, he was isolated from the distractions and influence of the world, and reliant upon God the Father. Can we not learn from this how to rely on God’s strength and not our own?
Does Your Marriage Need Glasses?
January 26th, 2010Remember your wedding day? With a few notable exceptions, most will describe the weeks before, during and after the ceremony as one of the most exciting times of their lives.
But, then what happened? Where went the passion, excitement and adventure of it all? Is marriage destined to have the shelf life of a loaf of bread, growing stale and moldy as each day passes?
Contrary to the persuasions of the world, it’s not wrinkles, stretch marks and bald spots that wear down the joy. It’s what’s referred to as “The Drift.” This is a phenomenon where day by day and year by year, we slowly drift apart, trending back toward the life of selfishness and loneliness we were accustomed to prior to getting married.
The Terrible Truth About Christians
December 31st, 2009Christians really have the unique ability to drive people nuts. Most other folks of faith are pretty good about keeping to themselves and staying out of other people’s business. But the same can’t be said of us Holy Rolling, Bible Thumpers.
The reality is there truly is a diamond hidden amongst all of that bothersome coal, and if you can somehow get past our many shortcomings, you’ll discover our hearts are in the right place.
So before you give up on us completely, here are a few helpful things you should know about Christians.
