Ministry Matters – Rick and Linda Reed

A Letter to a Young Preacher

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 22, 2026October 21, 2026in Ministry MattersLeave a comment

I was asked by the folks at The Gospel Coalition Canada to write a "letter to a young preacher." The idea was to provide some veteran encouragement and direction for those new in pastoral ministry. While my brief letter is…

Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapters 8-9)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 20, 2026October 6, 2026in Bible, christianity, Israel, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal, Prayer, prophecy, RevelationLeave a comment

In Revelation 8-9, we learn about the coming Trumpet Judgments. We also get encouragement about our prayers--especially those that don't seem to receive a quick answer from God.

Praise and Prayer Update (October 15, 2026)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 15, 2026October 14, 2026in Bible, christianity, Heritage, Marriage Matters, Ministry Matters, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

I'm writing this week to ask you to pray for the ministry opportunities we have this coming weekend.

Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 7)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 13, 2026October 6, 2026in christianity, Good Question, Israel, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal, Prayer, prophecy, RevelationLeave a comment

How should we understand the 144,000 and the "great multitude" in heaven? We find out in Revelation 7.

Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 6)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 6, 2026October 1, 2026in Bible, christianity, Good Question, Israel, Ministry Matters, New Testament, Old Testament, Prayer, preaching, prophecy, RevelationLeave a comment

What happens when Jesus begins to open the first six seals of the scroll? Revelation 6 gives you the answer.

Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 5)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon September 29, 2026September 21, 2026in Bible, christianity, Ministry Matters, New Testament, Old Testament, Prayer, prophecy, RevelationLeave a comment

Are you ready to have your vision of God and heaven enlarged? Could you use a boost to your motivation to rejoice in the Lord? If so, Revelation 5 will prove to be a great help.

Praise and Prayer Update (September 25, 2026)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon September 25, 2026September 24, 2026in Bible, christianity, Jeremiah, Marriage Matters, Ministry Matters, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

In our last Praise and Prayer Update, I requested prayer for several upcoming teaching opportunities. I’m grateful to report that God answered prayer. Linda’s training sessions for women and for ESL leaders went very well. I also sensed God’s strength…

Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 4)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon September 22, 2026September 15, 2026in Bible, christianity, Israel, Ministry Matters, New Testament, Old Testament, Prayer, prophecy, RevelationLeave a comment

If you are troubled by what you see going on in the world, you need to see John's vision of what's happening in heaven. Revelation 4 gives you a glimpse.

Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 3)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon September 15, 2026September 10, 2026in Bible, christianity, Israel, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, New Testament, Old Testament, Prayer, prophecy, RevelationLeave a comment

The letters to seven churches continue in chapter 3 with messages from the risen Lord for the congregations in Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Each of these final three letters follows a pattern similar to those found in chapter 2. Sardis…

Praise and Prayer Update (September 10, 2026)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon September 10, 2026in Bible, christianity, Heritage, Jeremiah, Ministry Matters, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

In my devotional reading this morning, I was reminded of the importance of having others pray for us. In 2 Corinthians 1:11, Paul writes, "You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf…