In Psalm 139, David reflects on the truth that God knows everythings about us. Every move we make. Every thought we think. Everything we do. Every word we say. David's initial response to this searching truth is to run and…
Category: Life Lessons
Learning from Lincoln: Humility, Dependence, and Courage
In a day when we need stellar leaders, there is much to learn from the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
Leaders, be a Peg not a Ball
This month, I've been working through the book of Isaiah in my devotional reading. As I came to chapter 22, I was captivated by the contrast between two leaders: Shebna and Eliakim. Both men were entrusted with a significant leadership…
Keep Your First Love
The place goes by the name of Mensa Christi, which means “Table of Christ.” Situated on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, this quiet, rocky beach commemorates the spot Jesus served breakfast to seven of his disciples on…
Learning from the Prince of Expositors
Most of us who preach know about Charles Spurgeon, the man they call the “Prince of Preachers”. I suspect many of us don’t know about one of Spurgeon’s contemporaries, Andrew Maclaren. Maclaren was called the “Prince of Expositors.” He’s credited…
The BIG STORY of Christmas
This December, Linda and I had the privilege and joy of driving to Nashville Tennessee to hear Andrew Peterson and friends sing Behold the Lamb of God. The concert was our favourite ever for several reasons. For starters, it was held…
Resource Spotlight (Leading the Lethargic)
One of the biggest challenges leaders have to overcome is lethargy. It's hard to motivate people who don't want to move forward. Several years ago, I spent half a year working through the book of Joshua, one chapter a week.…
Ten Years Ago Today
Ten years ago today, June 27, 2013, my father (Maynor Reed) received the "upward call" to heaven (Philippians 3:14 ESV). In some ways, it's hard to believe dad has been gone from us for a decade. While he is gone,…
Lessons from Looking Up
My husband, Rick, woke me at 5:00 a.m. “I need to go to Emergency.” Life doesn’t prepare us for these moments. Jesus does. He said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matt 28:20). I…
What Billy Understood
This summer, I read a fascinating work called The Preacher and the Presidents. The book explores the ministry of Billy Graham through the lens of his relationship with at least nine US presidents. Early in the book, the authors (Nancy…
Rick and Linda Reed 