This week is Arts Week at Heritage; our focus has been on how the arts can be used to honour God, enrich the Church, and present gospel truth to those who need to know God's love in Christ. It's also…
Category: Personal
Leading Slow Movers
Several years ago, I did a lengthy study in the book of Joshua. As I went through the book, one of my areas of focus centered on discovering leadership lessons from Joshua's life. I wasn't surprised to learn many valuable…
Prayer and Praise Update (March 5, 2021)
As I write this update on Friday morning, our hearts are rejoicing in God's goodness to our family. Just a few minutes ago, our oldest son, Ryan, and his wife, Jenny, had their second child: Josiah Peter Reed. We are…
Praise and Prayer Update (February 26, 2021)
I am grateful to report that college students have returned to campus after Reading Week and we are able to hold in-person classes for the college once again (all seminary courses remain online). By God's grace, we've made it safely…
Do you need faith in God to be happy?
For most people, happiness in life is closely linked to what’s happening in life. When things are going well, they are doing well. When life is good, they feel happy—whether they are religious or not. But life isn’t a continual…
Praise and Prayer Update (January 29, 2021)
My heart spills over with praise as I write this update. Last week, I asked you to pray for several upcoming teaching and preaching opportunities. I also asked for wisdom and courage for our Heritage Board of Directors and Advisory…
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
In late December, Linda and I came across a concert that has been profoundly soul-strengthening for us. Especially when we are all locked down in this "winter of our discontent" (to borrow a phrase from Steinbeck). The concert, recorded at…
Losing Your Luggage
Are you tired of caring around unwanted spiritual baggage? I'm talking about the baggage of resentment, bitterness, pride, unbelief, jealousy. The list could go on! Would you like to lose some of this lousy luggage? You may be interested in…
Bilingual Preaching and Teaching
To be truly effective as a preacher or teacher, I’m convinced you must become bilingual—fluent in two languages. While you may only use one language throughout the week, you’ll need two on Sundays. I say that even though when it…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 1)
Ezekiel 1 The book of Ezekiel begins with an extended recounting of his calling to ministry. He was already a priest (1:3), but is now commissioned as a prophet, or to use the wording of chapter 3, a watchman. As…
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