Last Friday I invited you to pray for LInda as she taught a course and for me as I preached in chapel. By God's grace, these teaching times were fruitful in the lives of our students. Thank you for supporting…
Author: Rick and Linda Reed
Strike Out Sermons
If you are a baseball fan, you know that the Atlanta Braves just defeated the Houston Astros to win the World Series. In game six of the series, Jorge Soler, Dansby Swanson and Freddie Freeman all hit home runs to propel…
When You Struggle with Sin (Part 1)
Did you know it’s very possible to sincerely frustrated as a Christian? To be both sincere and frustrated at the same time? Did you know it’s possible to count yourself dead to sin and still find that sin is very…
Why Can’t We Walk Straight?
Even those who want to walk with God find they sometimes wander off the path. As Isaiah wrote, "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned--every one--to his own way" (Isaiah 53:6). We all need the Good Shepherd…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 44)
Ezekiel’s instructional tour of the Temple is not over. His guide leads him back to the “outer gate of the sanctuary, which faces east” (1). This gate is shut tight—and for good reason. Because the glory of the Lord entered…
New Gospel Resource for ESL Teachers
We're delighted to announce that Heritage has just released a brand new gospel resource for anyone involved in teaching English as a Second Language. It's a curriculum that moves through the gospel of John to teach English and introduce people…
Praise and Prayer Update (October 29, 2021)
In my last Praise and Prayer Update, I asked for prayer as Linda and I traveled to see each of our kids and grandkids. Thank you for praying for us! We covered a lot of ground (close to 4000 km)…
When People Doze Off
If you are a preacher or teacher, you probably have had the unsettling experience of seeing someone dozing off while you speak. You see someone with their eyes closed--and you are pretty sure they aren't praying. You see a woman…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 43)
Having been given a tour of the Temple grounds, Ezekiel is led by his guide to the eastern gate. Here he sees a stunning sight he’s witnessed before: the coming of the glory of God (2-3). The bright-shining glory of…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapters 40-42)
The final nine chapters (40-48) provide a climactic vision to the book—a vision of a restored, united Israel back in its land, with a glorious Temple, a godly prince in leadership, and the Lord at the centre of all things. …
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