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…
Category: Life Lessons
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…
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 fulfilling 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. …
Rick and Linda Reed 