In this year's garden, we unearthed a delightful surprise. Our carrots actually grew. There's a lesson here!
Author: Rick and Linda Reed
Praise and Prayer Update (October 12, 2024)
On this Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, it's a perfect time to practice Psalm 103:2: "Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits." One of the reasons I'm thankful this year is for friends far and near who…
Praise and Prayer Update (October 4, 2024)
From time to time, I post an update that highlights reasons for praise and requests for prayer. Here's the latest update.
Pete Rose and the Apostle Paul
This week, the day after Pete Rose died, the New York Times ran a article entitled, "Pete Rose's Story Shouldn't Have Ended This Way." It got me thinking of a sports metaphor Paul used when writing about finishing well in ministry.
What Preachers and Teachers Can Learn from Baseball Players
Even if you don't follow baseball (or if you gave up on the Blue Jays this season), there is still something you can learn from baseball players. Especially if you are a preacher or teacher.
Praise and Prayer Update (September 13, 2024)
This week marked the official start of the new year at Heritage College and Seminary. We're grateful for the new and returning students who will be receiving biblical and ministry training at Heritage this year. Canadian churches need more godly,…
Running From God? Running to God!
In Psalm 139, David reflects on the truth that God knows everythings about us. Every move we make. Every thought we think. Everything we do. Every word we say. David's initial response to this searching truth is to run and…
Tips for Teachers: Helping People Feel Loved as You Teach
I vividly remember a comment a young woman made after hearing a guest preacher at our church. As she left the service she asked me, “Why does that preacher hate us?” Now, I knew the man who was the guest…
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A Psalm for the Journey
Life has often been likened to a journey. A journey with ups and downs, highs and lows. Good times and hard times. Mountains and valleys. So what does it take to make the journey well? How do you move forward…
Our Soundtrack for 2024: Believe For It
Linda and arrived in Amarillo, Texas weary from several long days of driving. It was early January 2024, just after New Years Day. The weather was turning colder, snow was predicted to fall on the Texas Panhandle in the coming…
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