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When It’s Your Turn to Grieve

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon November 14, 2024in Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

Grief doesn’t discriminate; it comes to all of us sooner or later. Yet it is still possible to find hope in the midst of loss. We can grieve with hope.

Praise and Prayer Update (November 8, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon November 8, 2024November 8, 2024in ESL, Heritage, Ministry Matters, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

As we head into the weekend, we have several praise and prayer items to pass along. Praise: Open Toronto Initiative: We are thanking God for leading us to join forces with EveryEthne to help with their Open Toronto Initiative. Linda…

Finding Hope in the Midst of Trials

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon November 6, 2024in Heritage, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

Recently, Linda was interviewed by Sandee Macgregor for her podcast, Conversations and Connections. Sandee got to know Linda through taking courses in Heritage's Graduate Certificate for Women in Ministry program. Here's Sandee's description of her interview with Linda: In this…

The Lesson of the Surprise Carrots

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 26, 2024in Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

In this year's garden, we unearthed a delightful surprise. Our carrots actually grew. There's a lesson here!

Praise and Prayer Update (October 4, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 4, 2024October 4, 2024in Heritage, Personal, Prayer, preaching, UncategorizedLeave a comment

From time to time, I post an update that highlights reasons for praise and requests for prayer. Here's the latest update.

Pete Rose and the Apostle Paul

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 2, 2024in Leadership, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

This week, the day after Pete Rose died, the New York Times ran a article entitled, "Pete Rose's Story Shouldn't Have Ended This Way." It got me thinking of a sports metaphor Paul used when writing about finishing well in ministry.

Praise and Prayer Update (September 13, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon September 13, 2024in ESL, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

This week marked the official start of the new year at Heritage College and Seminary. We're grateful for the new and returning students who will be receiving biblical and ministry training at Heritage this year. Canadian churches need more godly,…

Our Soundtrack for 2024: Believe For It

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon August 6, 2024in Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

Linda and arrived in Amarillo, Texas weary from several long days of driving. It was early January 2024, just after New Years Day. The weather was turning colder, snow was predicted to fall on the Texas Panhandle in the coming…

Learning from Lincoln: Humility, Dependence, and Courage

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon July 23, 2024in Leadership, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Personal1 Comment

In a day when we need stellar leaders, there is much to learn from the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

Praise and Prayer Update (June 21, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon June 21, 2024in Ministry Matters, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

Linda and I just returned from a Reed family gathering in Rhode Island. It was a joy to be with our kids and grandkids for several fun-filled days together. We're also rejoicing in God's kindness in allowing Linda to be…