As we come to this Thanksgiving weekend at Heritage College and Seminary, we have much for which to give thanks. As I talk with new students, they are feeling at home on campus and making the adjustment to university-level studies.…
Author: Rick and Linda Reed
What about Hypocrites in the Church?
Hypocrisy in the church is a nasty problem but not a new problem. In fact, the very first church in Jerusalem had a couple who became famous (or infamous) for their hypocrisy. Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, conspired to con…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 5)
The opening section of the book draws to a close in chapter 5. Isaiah’s anthology of visions in these first five chapters reveal Judah’s present spiritual degradation, the coming divine judgment and, thankfully, the promised future glory for God’s people. …
Praise and Prayer Update (September 30, 2022)
This has been a full week of wonderful teaching opportunities for both Linda and me. We have several more this weekend and next week. So this morning will be a time for study and preparation. However, I still wanted to…
Preacher to Preacher Podcast
Back in October of 2020, when the pandemic was keeping us all close to home, I launched a podcast called Preacher to Preacher. The goal of this bi-weekly podcast is to provide brief episodes (7-8 minutes in length) that encourage…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 4)
Chapter 4 is not only the shortest chapter in the book, it’s one of the brightest. Paired with the description of the Lord’s exaltation (2:1-6), this vision of Israel’s coming beauty and glory gives a hopeful picture of the future…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 23, 2022)
As we come to the end of another week at Heritage, we have many reasons to give thanks to the Lord. As Psalm 33:1 exclaims, "Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright." I'm grateful…
Is tolerance a virtue?
Tolerance was huge virtue for our society until it got redefined. Now it’s actually hurting us. In previous eras, tolerance meant that every person had an equal right to his or her beliefs. But now tolerance means that every…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Isaiah 3)
Continuing the theme of God’s coming judgment on the pride and disobedience of Judah, Isaiah, in chapter 3, presents a sad and sobering picture of the devastating results of God’s coming judgment. In verses 1-7, the Lord announces he will…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 16, 2022)
It's been an amazing week at Heritage College and Seminary. I sense the Lord has answered many of our prayers. Our Convocation service on Tuesday set the right tone for a year of focused study and training. Students are getting…
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