It was the world's longest (at least they were hoping so). On Saturday, June 4th, we were at the Lynden, Washington "Farmers Day Parade." After the parade, they celebrated by creating the "world's longest strawberry shortcake" (over three blocks long). Lynden,…
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Graduation 2016
Graduation day is a celebration day! On April 30th, we celebrated with a sizeable and stellar graduating class at Heritage. Families and friends filled our gym to cheer them on as they walked across the stage to receive their certificates…
I’ve Been Everywhere…
I’ve just returned from speaking at a Promise Keeper’s training event in Scarborough. This wraps up a string of four PK conferences that I’ve been a part of in the past few months. Linda and I have been on the…
Brazil and God’s Will
Brazil has been in the news a great deal in recent months. The Zika virus. High-level government corruption. The upcoming summer Olympics. Brazil is a country that’s been part of our story since the 1980’s. Some of you know Linda…
A Word from Linda
Today, it happened again. God blessed us more than we could imagine (Eph 3:20) as we booked a hotel for Rick to speak at Promise Keepers Ottawa and to visit (Feb 26-March 1). As we’ve booked hotels and cars recently…
What in the world is Jesus doing?
This past weekend Linda and I traveled to Barrie Ontario so I could speak at Harvest Bible Chapel. We had a wonderful time. At least four of their pastors studied at Heritage and they welcomed us warmly. I spoke from…
A Heart for the World
This past week, Heritage held its annual Missions Conference. It’s easily one of the highlights of the entire year! The conference was led by Brea Gaudaur, an MK (missionary kid) from Kenya, and her team of Heritage students. Students led…
Sailing Through 2016
As we set sail into a New Year, we all hope for smooth sailing. But most of us have lived long enough to know storms will be coming our way. Balmy days and calm waters will, at times, turn into…
Grateful
I once heard about a church custodian who always answered the question, “How are you?” in the same way. “Grateful,” he’d say. “I’m grateful.” At a conference Linda and I attended recently, we were challenged to intentionally live out the…
Merry Christmas from the Reeds
This Christmas season feels more Californian than Canadian (12C/52F). It’s wet but not white. We are hoping to have our three kids (and new daughter-in-law Jenny) with us for Christmas. Michael’s flight from NYC was cancelled today due to fog;…
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