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…
Category: Personal
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…
There and Back Again
We left on January 2nd, driving south and west. We returned home on March 20th, road weary but rejoicing. On the way west, we headed to Chicago to pick up the trail of Route 66. It's the highway known as…
The BIG STORY of Christmas
This December, Linda and I had the privilege and joy of driving to Nashville Tennessee to hear Andrew Peterson and friends sing Behold the Lamb of God. The concert was our favourite ever for several reasons. For starters, it was held…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 24, 2023)
Last week I asked you to pray with us about a number of speaking opportunities that were happening this week. I also asked you to pray for a trip we hoped to make to see our newest grandson (near Boston).…
Praise and Prayer Update (October 27,2023)
I want to begin with thanksgiving to God for answering prayer related to the two ministry opportunities highlighted in the last Praise and Prayer Update. The 30th Anniversary Banquet at Heritage provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with Heritage alumni…
Praise and Prayer Update (October 20, 2023)
We can praise the Lord together for answered prayer related to the accreditation visit from the team from ABHE (Association for Biblical Higher Education). Dr. Barry Howson reported that the visit went well. We received several commendations and some recommendations…
For All Who Are Waiting
Psalm 40 begins with the words: "I waited patiently for the Lord." I've found waiting for the Lord a hard thing to do. And waiting patiently is harder still. When the Lord's timing seems painfully slow, our patience tends to…
Praise and Prayer Update (October 13, 2023)
Linda and I have spent this past week on the West Coast visiting our families. Rick's mom has recently been through serious ailments and hospitalizations. By God's grace, she is home from the hospital but still facing a series of…
Rick and Linda Reed 