“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. …
Category: Life Lessons
Do Not Be Afraid
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…
The Danger of Studying the Bible
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…
Put the Big Rocks in first!
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. _________________________________…
A New Thing
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…
Precious from Worthless
The #9 post on our all-time most viewed list was written by Linda when we moved from Ottawa to Cambridge. _____________________________________ Moving has a way of sorting things out. It’s a fresh start. A fresh chance to choose. This was never…
Missing my Dad
Tomorrow marks the 7th anniversary of the day my dad received the "upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:14). He died on June 27, 2013 after a protracted battle with Alzheimer's disease. Although the final leg of his…
Isaiah’s answer to Guy Raz’s question
Over the past few years, Linda and I have enjoyed listening to the “How I Built This” podcast. Each episode contains an extended interview (usually about 45 minutes) with an entrepreneur who launched a successful company. We’ve enjoyed hearing Sara…
Finding Strength in the Lord
Last Saturday, Linda spoke at the Women of Grace Virtual Retreat hosted by Muskoka Bible Centre. It was a wonderful day of learning, gaining Bible study skills and praying together. Since not everyone was able to take part, I wanted…
A Statement from President Dr. Rick Reed from Heritage College & Seminary
This past week, Heritage issued a statement to express our concern, compassion and convictions on the important topic of racial equality. It's our desire to be a school where believers from all ethnic backgrounds find full acceptance and experience Christ's…
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