It's normal to feel nervous as you get ready to teach or preach God's Word. Your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty, your mouth feels parched. You are keenly aware of your own limitations and others' expectations. So where do you find the courage to speak with godly confidence? Here is what I’ve found helpful.
Category: Good Question
Should Olympic athletes pray to win?
The 2026 Winter Olympics begin this week. Here's a question all Christian athletes at the games will have to answer: Is it OK to pray to win?
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 5)
How important is holiness to a loving, forgiving God? More important than we tend to think. That message comes out clearly in Zechariah 5.
No Condemnation? No Kidding!
Do you live with a constant undertow of guilt and condemnation? Would you like some good news to lighten the load and give you hope? Then you need to hear what God has to say in the opening verses of Romans 8.
The Surprising Glory of Christmas
When you think of God’s glory shining brightly in the Christmas story, what comes to mind? I suspect many of us think of the angels who lit up the night sky over Bethlehem. But as stunning as the angels were, the greatest display of God’s glory at Christmas was not in the night skies over Bethlehem.
The Shaping Power of Friendships (Part 4 of 4)
I have two favourite songs about friendship. The first is James Taylor’s classic, “You’ve got a friend.” Don’t you love the promise he makes in the chorus: “Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you’ve got to do is call, and I’ll be there—you’ve got a friend.” Where can we find a friend like that?
The Shaping Power of Friendships (Part 3 of 4)
When it comes to friendship, Proverbs says a true friend sticks with us through adversity. Since that’s true, we may be tempted to think a true friend always makes life easier and smoother for us. But that’s not the case. Here’s a second (and surprising) mark of a true friend.
The Shaping Power of Friendships (Part 2 of 4)
Since our friends shape up in deep and lasting ways, we must choose them wisely. This raises the question: “What does a true friend look like?” Proverbs answers this question by identifying two memorable marks of a true friend. In this post, we'll focus on the first mark.
The Shaping Power of Friendships (Part 1 of 4)
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” This statement echoes an important theme in the book of Proverbs. The theme of the shaping power of friendships. In this series of four posts, I want to explore the impact of our friendships and how to find (and be) a true friend.
Preachers: Stay on the Expository Path
Preachers and teachers have a choice to make every time they prepare to speak. They must choose the path they will travel. Here's why they should choose to stay on the Expository Path.
Rick and Linda Reed 