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Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 7)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon February 17, 2026January 28, 2026in Bible, christianity, Israel, Leadership, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, Prayer, ZechariahLeave a comment

Zechariah 7 contains a message that will force you to look beyond your religious practices to the motives behind them. If you are ready to be challenged and changed, you'll be impacted by the message of Zechariah 7.

Tips for Teachers: How to have godly confidence as you speak

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon February 13, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, preaching, Tips for TeachersLeave a comment

It's normal to feel nervous as you get ready to teach or preach God's Word. Your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty, your mouth feels parched. You are keenly aware of your own limitations and others' expectations. So where do you find the courage to speak with godly confidence? Here is what I’ve found helpful.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 6)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon February 10, 2026January 28, 2026in Bible, christianity, Israel, Leadership, Ministry Matters, Prayer, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

Ever feel the world is spinning out of control? Do you sometimes get anxious about what seems out of your control? Zechariah 6 has a message that will calm and steady your heart.

Should Olympic athletes pray to win?

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon February 5, 2026February 5, 2026in Good Question, PrayerLeave a comment

The 2026 Winter Olympics begin this week. Here's a question all Christian athletes at the games will have to answer: Is it OK to pray to win?

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 5)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon February 3, 2026January 28, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Israel, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

How important is holiness to a loving, forgiving God? More important than we tend to think. That message comes out clearly in Zechariah 5.

No Condemnation? No Kidding!

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon January 29, 2026January 28, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Life Lessons, Losing Your Luggage, Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

Do you live with a constant undertow of guilt and condemnation? Would you like some good news to lighten the load and give you hope? Then you need to hear what God has to say in the opening verses of Romans 8.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 4)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon January 27, 2026January 2, 2026in Bible, christianity, Israel, Leadership, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, Personal, Prayer, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

Facing any mountain-sized problems as you seek to serve the Lord? If so, you'll want to hear the message given in Zechariah 4. This chapter has become a great encouragement to me. It reminds us of our mountain-moving God.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 3)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon January 20, 2026January 2, 2026in Bible, christianity, Israel, Old Testament, Personal, Prayer, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

Ever feel unclean and unworthy before God's holy presence? If so, you are not alone. In Zechariah 3, we discover what can be done when we feel undone by our own sinfulness.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 2)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon January 13, 2026January 2, 2026in Bible, Leadership, Life Lessons, Old Testament, ZechariahLeave a comment

This week, our study of the fascinating book of Zechariah takes us into chapter 2. Here we find some stunning and stabilizing promises from the Lord. If you could use some encouragement today, check out Zechariah 2.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 1)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon January 6, 2026January 1, 2026in Bible, christianity, Life Lessons, Old Testament, Tips for Teachers, Zechariah1 Comment

Ready to start learning more about the fascinating Old Testament book of Zechariah? Here's a post that explains and applies Chapter 1.