christianity – Rick and Linda Reed

A Message for the Weary and Worn Down

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon April 28, 2026in Bible, christianity, Leadership, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

If you are feeling worn down by the stresses and strains of life and ministry, you'll benefit from learning from Elijah. Here's a sermon I recently preached from 1 Kings 19 that draws lessons from Elijah's life. In this message, we learn about "Living as a Limited Edition."

Preachers: make your sermon both accurate and impactful

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon April 23, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Ministry Matters, Personal, preaching, Tips for TeachersLeave a comment

As preachers and teachers of God's Word, we want our sermons to be both accurate and impactful—true to the text and helpful to our hearers. By God’s grace, we want to see biblical information produce spiritual transformation. But we’ve learned, this doesn’t happen easily or automatically. What should we do?

Does modern science make religion unnecessary?

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon April 10, 2026April 8, 2026in Life Lessons, Good Question, christianityLeave a comment

Some people would have us believe that scientific breakthroughs have made spiritual belief unnecessary. This is a theory the facts won’t support. If anything, modern science has revealed our need for something more than modern science!

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 14)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon April 7, 2026March 17, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Israel, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

If you want to understand the book of Revelation, it's helpful to read the book of Zechariah, especially chapter 14. In Zechariah 14 we are given a preview of what's ahead for our world.

Nicholas and The Easter Effect

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon April 1, 2026in Bible, christianity, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

The death of Nicholas Green led to life for many others. There's an Easter lesson in his story.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 13)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon March 31, 2026March 17, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Israel, Leadership, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

Zechariah 13 contains a prophecy that Jesus said was about Him. It also tells us more of what will happen at the climax of history.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 12)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon March 24, 2026March 17, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Israel, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, Personal, Prayer, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

Israel is in the news a great deal these days. There is also a great deal of news about Israel's future in the Bible. Zechariah 12 is one of the key chapters that explains what the nation of Israel will experience at the time of Jesus' return.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 11)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon March 17, 2026March 12, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Israel, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, Personal, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

What is the difference between a good shepherd of God's people and a bad one? In Zechariah 11, we find out.

Praise and Prayer Update (March 13, 2026)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon March 13, 2026in Bible, christianity, Life Lessons, Marriage Matters, Ministry Matters, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

In this Praise and Prayer Update, we tell about our recent travels and invite you to pray (and attend) a Marriage Course or Conference.

Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 10)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon March 10, 2026February 24, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Israel, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Old Testament, Personal, Prayer, prophecy, ZechariahLeave a comment

Ever feel you've wandered so far from God that He is finished with you? If so, Zechariah 10 has a message you need to hear. This chapter will strengthen and stabilize the faith of all who turn back to God.