On this Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, it's a perfect time to practice Psalm 103:2: "Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits." One of the reasons I'm thankful this year is for friends far and near who…
Category: Life Lessons
Pete Rose and the Apostle Paul
This week, the day after Pete Rose died, the New York Times ran a article entitled, "Pete Rose's Story Shouldn't Have Ended This Way." It got me thinking of a sports metaphor Paul used when writing about finishing well in ministry.
What Preachers and Teachers Can Learn from Baseball Players
Even if you don't follow baseball (or if you gave up on the Blue Jays this season), there is still something you can learn from baseball players. Especially if you are a preacher or teacher.
Running From God? Running to God!
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…
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.…
Rick and Linda Reed 