From time to time, I post an update that highlights reasons for praise and requests for prayer. Here's the latest update.
Category: Personal
Pete Rose and the Apostle Paul
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)
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
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
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)
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…
Keep Your First Love
The place goes by the name of Mensa Christi, which means “Table of Christ.” Situated on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, this quiet, rocky beach commemorates the spot Jesus served breakfast to seven of his disciples on…
What’s Updated on our Website
We've recently added some resources to our website that we hope will be useful to many of you. Our desire is to share resources that strengthen and stretch those who are engaged in serving Christ in various ministries. Here's an…
Learning from the Prince of Expositors
Most of us who preach know about Charles Spurgeon, the man they call the “Prince of Preachers”. I suspect many of us don’t know about one of Spurgeon’s contemporaries, Andrew Maclaren. Maclaren was called the “Prince of Expositors.” He’s credited…
Summer Special for Preachers
Summer is a great time to get some much needed rest. It can also be a time to be refreshed and refueled. This summer, we are making Rick's Noticeably Better Preaching course available at a special summer rate. The Noticeably…
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