Thanksgiving comes just twice each fall (today is US Thanksgiving), but there are thousands of reasons to be thankful. Charles Wesley wrote: “O for a thousand tongues to sing,” and a Canadian author beautifully articulated One Thousand Gifts.[1] We are exhorted…
Category: Personal
Prayer Update November 10, 2017
As we head into this weekend, Linda and I have several ministry opportunities that could use your prayers. Friday: I (Rick) lead an all-day prayer and planning retreat for the senior leadership team at Heritage. This is an exciting time…
There and Back Again
It's been a while since we've written as we've been doing a good bit of traveling. In the last three weeks, I (Rick) flew to Calgary to speak at a Promise Keeper's conference, we both flew to Dallas (Linda presented…
Praise & Prayer Update October 20, 2017
Last week I asked you to join with us in praying for Linda's course (Women Who Impact the World) and the accreditation visit from the ATS team (Association of Theological Schools). We are rejoicing in God's goodness and answers to prayer.…
Bless the Lord O my soul!
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" (Psalm 103:1-2). On this Thanksgiving weekend, Linda and I want to join…
First Week!
Labour Day Monday was move in day at Heritage. Just after 9:00 am, students and their families began to arrive on campus. They were greeted by Heritage student leaders who helped unload cars and carry boxes to the residence halls.…
Gospel Men and Women
On Wednesday our staff and faculty gathered for a morning of training in preparation for the upcoming school year. It was a joyful time as we celebrated evidences of God's goodness to us as a school. We have a strong…
1000 x 1000
Below is a short video Linda and I recently recorded about an initiative we are excited about. Please take a minute (actually 2 minutes and 31 seconds) to watch it. We are convinced 1000 x 1000 could make a BIG…
Prayer Update May 12, 2017
Graduation marked the end of our school year at Heritage, but the school’s ministry continues to move forward. Spring and summer term classes have already started. Our faculty and staff have gathered to assess the previous year and plan for the…
The Preacher and Soul Care (Part 3)
In the two previous posts, I made the case that looking after the health of our souls is not a luxury, but a necessity, for all who preach and teach God’s Word. This is true whether we preach to…