For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
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Salvation is only possible when one puts his or her trust in Jesus Christ and recognizes through faith that by the grace of God. Eternity with God is unobtainable upon our own merit.
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"What will you do with Christ?"
My mom... and "Grandma" to our kids and for that matter... hundreds of kids from all over the country and around the world.
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I just received word that my cousin, LeRoy's wife passed away from cancer. She was only 68 years old... Just like my mom. Had "beat" breast cancer years before... just like my mom. And then the cancer came back... just like my mom.
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I am not going to get on any soapbox... or share the pain and anxiety that comes with that dreaded disease... I don't wear pink... or tell you....
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I just want to say... Don't "spare" the love when it comes to your family. Count everyday a blessing... whether in sickness or health...
And thank God continually for those that He has given to you as family.
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...Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. James 4:14
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Vicky (Voreta)Rae Reinhold... A life well lived. To God be the Glory.
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An added note... I love this photo of Mom and her beloved Smokey.
“The sun looks down on nothing half so good as a household laughing together over a meal.”- C.S. Lewis
COUNTING BLESSINGS
1. RBR was blessed to be able to share eleven $250.00 sponsorships to families toward camp in 2022.
Wow! The past nine days were fantastic...The Black Hills Stock was very successful as we visited with countless people. Ministry... memories... encouragement... education... Old friends... New friends...
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I am so grateful for family and friends that assisted in the operation of the display as well as programs and services.
My life shall touch a million lives in some way ere I go
From this dear world of struggle to the land I do not know.
So this the wish I always wish, the prayer I ever pray:
Let my life help the other lives it touches by the way.
by Strickland Gillilan
How is this one for 2022?
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Proverbs 20:22 may be a go to verse for many of us.
"Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you."
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Often times we "take matters into our own hands". And often times those matters just go from bad to worse.
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The "wrongs" that we may experience may be big..
The "wrongs" may be someone taking advantage of us.
The "wrongs" may have been going on for weeks, months or even years.
And then some of the "wrongs" may be just plain annoying.
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So the next time you want to "get even"... or "demand or own rights"... or may be even enter into a state of denial... Remember, God has your back... He is also riding point...
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So in 2022... Remember 20:22... Proverbs 20:22, that is.
Larry B. Reinhold
Photo of Caleb by Robin
“There is a delight in the hardy life of the open. There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm."
Teddy Roosevelt
It has been a week since the funeral for Emanuel Jacob.
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Not quite the way we planned.
However, we "press on".
In the hope of God's peace.
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Not that this isn't hard. After all Christmas is just around the corner. We looked forward to celebrating. And another thing... It is hard to see your kids hurt. Not just Molly and Jacob but all the brothers and sisters that were so looking forward to meeting the new addition to the family.
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This we know...
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The everlasting God, the Lord,
The Creator of the ends of the earth,
Neither faints nor is weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
- Isaiah Chapter 40
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Molly and Jacob appreciate your thoughts and prayers. If you desire to write them... message me for their address. They would be strengthened by your encouragement
December 6th, our strong little boy, Emanuel Jacob Fisher went home to be with Jesus. Although our time with him on this earth was short, he was dearly loved and cherished. He was strong, feisty, and brave. The joy he brought to us will never be forgotten. His dark, bushy hair, big hands, little button nose and broad shoulders, made us beam with pride. Such a perfect and handsome little man.
We thank Jesus for letting us share in his life, for the honor of being his parents, and for the nine months we got with him on this earth.
His name, Emanuel, is special to us, as it means “God with us”. The presence of the Lord sustains and holds us.
His middle name, Jacob, is after his Daddy, who will always be so proud and thankful for his first born son. He will always be so loved by all.
He is survived by his parents, Jacob and Molly (Reinhold) Fisher. Grandparents, Marvin and Sherri (Longenecker) Fisher, and Larry and Robin (Paulton) Reinhold. His many loving Aunts and Uncles, Rachel Reinhold, Danny Reinhold, Caleb Reinhold, Julia Reinhold, Kiersten Reinhold. Joel and Ashley (Labrier) Fisher, Wilson and Whitney (Fisher) Gongola, Dawson and Ashley (Eubank) Fisher, Daniel and Jen (Crutchfield) Fisher, Lydia Fisher and Isaiah Fisher. And his cousins, Elizabeth, Weston, Nora, Jude, Karaliese, Brielle, Kylie, Declan, Blaire and Jack.
And by so so many dear family and friends, that love him and have been touched by his life.
He was laid to rest in Prospect, VA on the farm that his Daddy (Jacob Fisher) grew up on.
A memorial has been established to Rainbow Bible Ranch, where his Mommy (Molly Reinhold) grew up.
We sure enjoyed our time in Avon, South Dakota today. My mother grew up in this town and was part of the this congregation until to she moved West River and married a rancher. Thank you for a most pleasant day and your kindness and partnership in ministry.
We saw some great country on our way home on Sunday.
Taking a view just before crossing the "Mighty Mo".
I sat down next to my sweet young friend, and she gave God, which thrilled my heart. She said she wanted to know God more intimately but didn’t know how to go about that.
So, I told her about my journey of walking by faith and how it all started when, as a young child, I asked Jesus to forgive me of my sin. I realized that I needed Him to be my Savior, and I surrendered my will and my life to His control. At that very moment, I experienced the peace of His presence and the assurance of knowing I would spend eternity in heaven with Him.
I asked her if there was ever a time in her life when she had opened her heart to Jesus and put her complete faith and trust in Him. She said she had not, but that she went to church and tried to be a good person. I told her that as much as we like to think we can do something to earn salvation, all that is necessary on our part is faith—trusting in Jesus as our Savior. Acts 16:31 says, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.”
People try to make it so complicated, but God’s plan of salvation is really so simple. It is not a list of dos and don’ts, and it has nothing to do with being a good person. In reality, we are all sinners and are desperate without Jesus. We come to Him just as we are—dirt, sin and all—and He wipes the slate clean through His shed blood on the cross. And that is where the journey begins, the walk by faith…and what a glorious walk it is!
I still mess up. Unfortunately, sin is still a part of the human nature. But God’s grace, forgiveness and healing are very real. He invites each of us to know Him and walk in freedom with Him.
I wish I could say that my young friend made a decision that day to open her heart to Jesus. Something held her back. I’m not sure what it was, but maybe it’s the same thing that holds you back. If God is stirring your heart, don’t push Him away. We are not guaranteed tomorrow. “…now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)
Last evening, I had a conversation with a dear friend that ranches with his family in the Sandhills of Nebraska. We had not talked since last spring, and we got beyond frivolous talk right away and just opened our hearts to share the victory and struggle of life.
He had been following our weather situation and just wanted to know how things were and let us know that they were praying for us. I have no doubt that he has had our family on his heart during our drought. He then asked about family members and their health situation. His tender heart shows through in every conversation that we have.
I was then able to ask how he and his family were doing. He lost a precious daughter who was also the mother to his little grandsons in a tragic and somewhat freak accident last spring on the ranch. It was my turn to listen...
In our conversation... I learned they had a very good year in agriculture... plenty of rain... good grass.. and a stockpile of hay. Certainly not the pain of drought and heat. But I could not ignore that I was not experiencing the heartache of losing a child.
Pain comes in different forms... And it is good when friends recognize that and are supportive of each other. This friend of mine and myself share a common foundation in that we know God is our sustainer. And that is how our conversation concluded. We know that we are not immune to the difficulties that life on this earth presents. We know that our hope is in Christ.
We walk by faith, not by sight (II Corinthians 5:7).
Robin and I had a great time sharing with the congregation at Calvary Chapel in FarmVille, Virginia this morning. Thank you Pastor Marvin for the privilege.
- Larry B. Reinhold October 13, 2014
