In the morning hours of January 5th, 1998, we awoke to the Ice Storm. We had arrived the night before on a flight from California, packing fresh oranges picked fresh from the tree into our luggage. Looking out the window,…
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Praise and Prayer Update (December 16, 2022)
Last Friday I asked you to pray for our Heritage ESL (English as a Second Language) International Christmas Dinner. What a joyful, meaningful night it was. The friends who came from several countries enjoyed sampling foods from around the globe…
The Long-Term Future is Bright
If you are following the news these days, you have likely had your fill of bad news. The future looks dark and foreboding: a devastating war in Ukraine, the rising cost of living due to inflation, widespread illness (coughs, colds…
Blue Mondays
Here's a chapter from Rick's book, The Heart of the Preacher. It gives you a window into one of the heart tests faced by many who preach and teach God's Word on Sundays. Let it be a reminder to not…
Praise and Prayer Update (October 7, 2022)
As we come to this Thanksgiving weekend at Heritage College and Seminary, we have much for which to give thanks. As I talk with new students, they are feeling at home on campus and making the adjustment to university-level studies.…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 23, 2022)
As we come to the end of another week at Heritage, we have many reasons to give thanks to the Lord. As Psalm 33:1 exclaims, "Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright." I'm grateful…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 16, 2022)
It's been an amazing week at Heritage College and Seminary. I sense the Lord has answered many of our prayers. Our Convocation service on Tuesday set the right tone for a year of focused study and training. Students are getting…
Wild Things Happen on the Way to the Gospel (Acts 1)
Linda and I are scheduled to co-teach a Heritage course on Reaching the World: Local, National, and Global Evangelism. As part of the course, students work their way through the book of Acts. Linda is writing a series of articles…
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Graduation Elation
This year’s Graduation Weekend was one of the most joyful experiences of my nine years at Heritage. On Friday evening, April 29th, we gathered for our annual Grad Banquet. At the close of the night, graduates circled the room, each…
Praise and Prayer Update (April 29, 2022)
Graduation weekend has arrived! There is a great deal of excitement and joy on campus these days. Students have successfully completed their studies and are able to relax and rejoice together. Tonight (Friday) we have our annual Graduation Banquet and…
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