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09Jan
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Carry It Forward

Posted by rickandlindareedon January 9, 2021in Heritage, Life LessonsLeave a comment

The juxtaposition of the two movies could not have been more different.  Deciding to stay current with my now adult children, I (Linda) offered to watch the extended version of The Lord of the Rings.  This has all the details,…

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24Nov
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Inspiration from Isaiah 40

Posted by rickandlindareedon November 24, 2020in Leadership, Life Lessons, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

For the past year, I've been working my way through Isaiah--one chapter each week. A few weeks back, I spent an encouraging week in Isaiah 40. In fact, it was so encouraging that I stretched it out for two weeks!…

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28Oct
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The Darkening Storm

Posted by rickandlindareedon October 28, 2020in Heritage, Life Lessons, PersonalLeave a comment

We never saw it coming.  Sitting down for our first patio dining at the waterfront in Goderich on a magnificent late October day (last Friday), I (Linda) thought I’d enjoy a quiet cup of tea.  But our waiter skittishly murmured…

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05Sep
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The God Who Saves

Posted by rickandlindareedon September 5, 2020in Life Lessons, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

In my last post, I reflected on the sobering truth from Isaiah 34 regarding God’s coming judgment. This week, my devotional study in Isaiah moved me to the next chapter—Isaiah 35. What a contrast!  Isaiah sings a joyful song about…

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31Aug
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Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Laura

Posted by rickandlindareedon August 31, 2020August 31, 2020in Leadership, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Personal, UncategorizedLeave a comment

This year in my devotions, I’ve been working my way through the book of Isaiah, one chapter per week.  This week brought me to Isaiah 34, a chilling chapter in which God announces the coming Day of Judgment upon the…

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27Aug
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A Well-Watered Garden

Posted by rickandlindareedon August 27, 2020August 27, 2020in Heritage, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

“And you will be a like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.”   Isaiah 58:11-12  Like others, we tried gardening while quarantined.  We were blessed by not only fruit, but also fruitful lessons. …

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23Jul
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Do Not Be Afraid

Posted by rickandlindareedon July 23, 2020June 26, 2020in Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

Here's the #3 post on our all-time list. This post was originally written at Christmas time in 2014. But with all the anxiety in our world right now, the message fits this season too. __________________________________ “Do not be afraid.” Did…

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17Jul
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The Danger of Studying the Bible

Posted by rickandlindareedon July 17, 2020June 26, 2020in Heritage, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters1 Comment

The #6 most-viewed post on our list is a reminder of what NOT to do when reading and studying the Bible. _________________________________________ I suppose I’m an unlikely voice to be sounding a warning about reading and studying the Bible.  After…

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16Jul
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Put the Big Rocks in first!

Posted by rickandlindareedon July 16, 2020June 26, 2020in Life Lessons, Ministry MattersLeave a comment

The #5 post on our top ten most-viewed list comes from 2015. It's a reminder (much needed by Linda and me) to live by God's priorities for life. I continue to use Matt Perman's book in courses at Heritage. _________________________________…

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14Jul
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A New Thing

Posted by rickandlindareedon July 14, 2020June 26, 2020in Heritage, Life Lessons, Personal2 Comments

The #7 most-viewed post on our Top Ten list was written shortly after we left Ottawa and moved to Cambridge to begin serving at Heritage College and Seminary. It's hard to believe that was over seven years ago. God is…

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