Some people would have us believe that scientific breakthroughs have made spiritual belief unnecessary. This is a theory the facts won’t support. If anything, modern science has revealed our need for something more than modern science! For all its benefits,…
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Praise & Prayer Update September 6, 2019
Labour Day Monday was a working day at Heritage. Actually, it was "Move In Day." New and returning students showed up to move in and get settled in the residence halls. The Lord provided wonderful weather and gave us much…
Praise and Prayer Update August 16, 2019
As we enjoy the last weeks of summer, all of us at Heritage are gearing up for the fall. In just a few weeks we will have the joy of welcoming a new and returning students in both the college…
Walking with the Giants
Have you ever felt that your feet were literally in the footsteps of giant men and women of faith? While Israel is the ultimate dusty road, this summer, after reading Devotedly, The Love Letters of Jim and Betty Elliot, we…
Prayer Update June 21, 2012
On this first official day of summer, I want to give thanks to the Lord for the light and warmth of His love. The Son is always shining. In our last Prayer Update, I asked you to pray for several…
Graduation(s) and a Memorable Trip
Linda and I have had the joy of celebrating two graduations in the past two weeks. First, on Saturday, April 27th, we rejoiced with the 70+ graduates who received certificates, diplomas, and degrees at Heritage College and Seminary. What a…
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Yesterday at the Good Friday service at Grandview Baptist Church, they showed this video reflection on "What's So Good About Good Friday?" I was impacted by it's message. I hope you will be as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzxXvEtf9D0
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 45)
Chapter 45 is one of the most intriguing chapters in the entire book. It is by far the shortest chapter in the book—only five verses long. It is intentionally not in chronological order. The previous six chapters describe the fall…
Prayer Update March 22
I've recently been reading a book that has proven both convicting and life-giving. Old Paths, New Power (by Daniel Henderson) gives a call to pastoral leaders to return to the "old paths" of prayer and the Scripture. The book centers…
Prayer Update March 15, 2019
Last week I asked you to pray for us--I (Rick) was down with the flu and Linda was leading a Heritage course for women on writing Bible study curriculum. I want to thank all of you who prayed for us. …