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…
Category: Personal
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. …
Prayer Update February 8, 2019
This past week we hosted our annual missions conference at Heritage. It’s one of the highlights of the year. The conference is student-run, with some wise input from our faculty and staff. We cancel classes for two days and invite a…
Yearly Reeder 2018
For many years, Linda and I have sent out a "year-in-review" letter to family and friends. In it, we give a brief update on our family along with a few pictures. We call our newsletter The Yearly Reeder. Here's a…
Wise Men (and Women) Still Worship
This Christmas I’ve been reflecting on Matthew’s account of the Magi who came to worship the infant Christ. Worship was the sole purpose of their long journey: “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we…
Prayer Update December 7, 2018
I'm writing this update from the Hespeler Library. Linda and a group of Heritage students are downstairs leading an ESL (English as a Second Language) class for new Canadians. It's been a wonderful way for Heritage students to serve the…
Prayer Update November 30, 2018
As we move into December, our fall semester is moving to its finale. Students are working hard to finish papers and prepare for final exams. Professors are gearing up for all the grading that comes when the students turn in…
Prayer Update November 16
The last few weeks have been full of travel and speaking opportunities. We spent a week in Ottawa as part of the missions conference at the Metropolitan Bible Church. What a joy it was to be back with a church…
Prayer Update November 8, 2018
Linda and I are in Ottawa this week, privileged to speak at the missions conference for the Metropolitan Bible Church. We had the joy of serving at the Met for almost 15 years before coming to Heritage. The church still…
Rick and Linda Reed 