Today marks our 37th wedding anniversary. Ours was the marriage of two musicians, and together on this day we sang our desire to “sing His song where His song is unknown.” It was the passion of a Wycliffe linguist and…
Category: Life Lessons
Panic, Pleasure and a Pandemic
God's Word is timeless. It's also timely. I was reminded of that again last week in my devotional reading from Isaiah. This week, I (Rick) will post some life lessons from Isaiah 22. In the opening verses of Isaiah 22,…
When Life Gives Us . . .
Many of us are learning to make the most of what we had not planned. Recently, we found a few lemons, and in squeezing them into a thick pudding, piled upon a cream cheese layer and a buttery crust, enjoyed…
Mother’s Day in a Pandemic
COVID-19 has certainly impacted the way we will celebrate Mother's Day this year. But it can't stop us from celebrating the impact mothers make every day of the year. I thank God for the impact of a godly mother on…
Where is the God of Love in a Global Pandemic?
One of the questions people ask in a time of national or global suffering is, "Where is the God of love?" It's a question that is being asked as COVID-19 infects and affects millions of people around our world. The…
Running with Endurance
Even though the Heritage campus is closed, our school is still open. Students are working hard to finish their courses. But now instead of being in class, they are online. Over the past week, I've been part of several Zoom…
Make the Most of Your Time
In the midst of this pandemic, I've heard from a number of students who are feeling disoriented and out of sync. Like many others, they find themselves stuck at home. Rhythms and routines are gone. Welcome to life in limbo.…
Remembering Zora in the Pandemic
Two years ago, this Saturday, Zora Kightley won her battle with cancer. It had been a long, protracted battle, one demanding patience, resilience, and faith. She, and her faithful husband Jim, withstood the devastating blows of bad news from oncologists. …
Pruned
A Master Gardener, an older kindly gentleman, came to prune our apple tree yesterday. He doesn’t seem to know there is a coronavirus – he’s whistling while he works outside. He mentioned that he had asked advice from a professional…
Still
“Be Still and Know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 For over a year, one single word has felled me: [1] Still. As in: “Be still and know that I am God.” Over the past year, through a simple brochure…
Rick and Linda Reed 