Last Saturday, April 26th, was a joyful day on the Heritage campus. Amidst much pomp, circumstance and celebration, we conferred diplomas and degrees on our college and seminary graduates. I wish I could introduce you to these men and women…
Author: Rick and Linda Reed
Easter Evening
The first Easter wasn’t a happy day for Jesus’ first disciples. At least it wasn't for the men who followed Jesus. It’s true they had heard Mary say she had seen the risen Lord. It’s true Peter and John had…
Who needs forgiveness anyway?
Most people I meet don’t seem to feel a pressing need for God’s forgiveness. They wouldn’t claim to be perfect, but they certainly wouldn’t see themselves as perverse. They may not be sinless, but they aren’t all that bad. They’d…
The Heritage Podcast
A little over a week ago, Heritage launched a new weekly podcast. The goal of it is to encourage and strengthen our alumni and friends by extending the preaching and teaching ministry of our faculty. As I have the privilege…
March Update
It’s been a while since we’ve written, so here’s an update on what we’ve been up to over the past weeks. Women’s Blossom Conference: In late February, Linda spoke at conference for women in Pembroke. In spite of the fact…
Let Them Eat Cake
Who would pay $300 dollars for a chocolate cake? Really! In light of the world’s great needs, who could justify that kind of extravagant spending? Well, if you had been at Heritage’s on February 12th, I could have introduced you…
Preparing for Life
Let' say you have a 16-year-old daughter who wants to be a nurse and a 15-year-old son who plans to be an engineer. Both have a heart for God (at least on most days). Both have done quite well in…
The Legacy of Elsie Howard
Today in Ottawa there will be a memorial service for Elsie Howard, a woman who touched our lives deeply. Linda wrote this tribute for Elsie--who would have been 99 on February 24th. Elsie Howard quietly and gently loved us. Elsie…
Eyes Wide Open
When I was a kid, I was taught to close my eyes during prayer. The voice of my Sunday school teacher still echoes in my memory: “Alright children. We’re going to pray. Everyone bow your heads and close your eyes.”…
Marriage on the Rock (not on the rocks)
This weekend, Linda and I will be at Muskoka Bible Centre to lead a Couples Retreat (http://www.muskokabiblecentre.com/). As we’ve prepared to speak at this conference, we’ve taken a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about marriage. We’ve…
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