Rick and Linda Reed

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.

Start the New Year with Zechariah

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon January 1, 2026in Bible, christianity, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, Personal, Tips for Teachers, Uncategorized, ZechariahLeave a comment

Ready to go deeper in the Bible in 2026? Why not start the year learning about a relatively unknown book in the Old Testament. I'm talking about the book of Zechariah. It's a puzzling but powerful book with much to teach us. So start the New Year with Zechariah.

What Do You Get Someone Who Has Everything? (Wise advice from the Magi)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon December 22, 2025December 19, 2025in Bible, christianity, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, PersonalLeave a comment

What do you give someone who has everything? That’s a gift-giving challenge faced by many of us who live in an affluent society. In a sense, we face the same problem when it comes to giving a gift to the One whose incarnation we celebrate each year. What do you give Jesus? Afterall, he literally has everything he needs.

Praise and Prayer Update (December 19, 2025)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon December 19, 2025December 19, 2025in Bible, christianity, ESL, Heritage, Leadership, Ministry Matters, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

In our December 5th Praise and Prayer Update, I asked you to pray for some upcoming ministry opportunities, especially in light of the health challenges we were facing. I'm writing today to report how God graciously helped us "through your prayers" (2 Corinthians 1:11).

The Surprising Glory of Christmas

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon December 15, 2025December 12, 2025in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Ministry Matters, Old TestamentLeave a comment

When you think of God’s glory shining brightly in the Christmas story, what comes to mind? I suspect many of us think of the angels who lit up the night sky over Bethlehem. But as stunning as the angels were, the greatest display of God’s glory at Christmas was not in the night skies over Bethlehem.

The Christmas Story in 3 Minutes (Flipbook Version)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon December 8, 2025December 8, 2025in Bible, christianity, ESL, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

Several years ago in Ottawa, I had the joying to telling the Christmas story at a banquet for Canadian Members of Parliament and ambassadors from a wide variety of nations. The challenge was the time limit: I was allotted three minutes.