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…
Category: Personal
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…
Praise and Prayer Update (April 22, 2024)
The next few weeks are full of some exciting ministry opportunities. I wanted to give you an update and invite you to pray with us, asking the Lord for His strength and grace as we serve. Open Toronto Initiative. Linda…
Dealing with Criticism as a Preacher or Teacher
Preachers can count on being critiqued. In some ways, it’s only fair. Preaching, by its very nature, takes place in a public forum. And going public with our thoughts—even when seeking to exposit God’s Word—opens us to public response. Since…
God’s Calling on Your Life
"What would God have me do with my life?" That's a question that many of our college students at Heritage ask. But it's not just young adults who wonder about this. Many Christians of all ages and stages find themselves…