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Category: Personal
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…
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…
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