It's a privilege to give an update on life at Heritage and to invite your prayer support in several key areas. I'm grateful for the evidence of God's grace upon the school. Let me give you a few of the…
Category: Leadership
What makes Christian Higher Education Christian?
Several weeks ago, I was on a panel with other leaders from Canadian Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries. I was asked to answer two questions. 1) What makes Christian HIgher Education Christian? 2) Why does this matter? In this post,…
A Life Well Invested
Last Saturday, Linda and I were challenged and inspired at the memorial service for Arnold Heron. Born in 1928, the seventh of eight children, Arnold lived a full and fulling life. He was married to his sweetheart, Ruth, for over…
The Way to Amaze Jesus
When you read through the gospels, you learn that people were amazed by Jesus. When he taught with authority (Matthew 7:28), calmed the stormy wind and waves (Matthew 8:27), or healed the sick (Matthew 9:33), people were amazed. But as…
God’s Sovereignty in Life’s Storms
Reflections on Acts 27 Acts 27 fascinates on many levels. It gives us a vivid, first-person account of a hair-raising nautical adventure, complete with danger, intrigue, shipwreck, and survival. It showcases what courageous Christian leadership looks in a chaotic situation. …
Hope For Canada
On Monday, Canadians will cast votes in another federal election. As the winners and losers are announced, some will feel more optimistic about the future of our country. Others, less so. While I’m thankful for those who serve the country…
Learning from John Newton
If you recognize the name John Newton, it's likely because you know he wrote the lyrics to Amazing Grace. This song is quite possibly the most sung, most recorded, and best loved hymn of all time. If you know a…
Leading Slow Movers
Several years ago, I did a lengthy study in the book of Joshua. As I went through the book, one of my areas of focus centered on discovering leadership lessons from Joshua's life. I wasn't surprised to learn many valuable…
Praise and Prayer Update (January 15, 2021)
What a week it's been at Heritage! On Monday we launched into a new semester. Much preparation had gone into getting ready to run the school during the Ontario lockdown. Both college and seminary courses were ready to be delivered…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel
The Old Testament book of Ezekiel is rather unfamiliar terrain for many Christians. But that needs to change. After all, in the writing of Ezekiel we are given a vision of God that is unmatched in the Old Testament. If…
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