In our December 5th Praise and Prayer Update, I asked you to pray for some upcoming ministry opportunities, especially in light of the health challenges we were facing. I'm writing today to report how God graciously helped us "through your prayers" (2 Corinthians 1:11).
Category: Prayer
Praise and Prayer Update (December 5, 2025)
Linda and I recently returned from celebrating US Thanksgiving with our kids and grandkids down in the States. We had a joyful, meaningful time together around the Thanksgiving table. We even got to hear our son Ryan preach a Thanksgiving…
The Shaping Power of Friendships (Part 3 of 4)
When it comes to friendship, Proverbs says a true friend sticks with us through adversity. Since that’s true, we may be tempted to think a true friend always makes life easier and smoother for us. But that’s not the case. Here’s a second (and surprising) mark of a true friend.
The Shaping Power of Friendships (Part 2 of 4)
Since our friends shape up in deep and lasting ways, we must choose them wisely. This raises the question: “What does a true friend look like?” Proverbs answers this question by identifying two memorable marks of a true friend. In this post, we'll focus on the first mark.
The Shaping Power of Friendships (Part 1 of 4)
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” This statement echoes an important theme in the book of Proverbs. The theme of the shaping power of friendships. In this series of four posts, I want to explore the impact of our friendships and how to find (and be) a true friend.
Preachers: Stay on the Expository Path
Preachers and teachers have a choice to make every time they prepare to speak. They must choose the path they will travel. Here's why they should choose to stay on the Expository Path.
Praise and Prayer Update (November 13, 2025)
I want to thank those of you who prayed for us over the past few weeks of ministry. We sensed and saw wonderful answers to your prayers. The courses we are teaching at Heritage have continued to be an encouragement…
What Does a Faithful Pastor Look Like?
Ever wonder what a faithful pastor looks like? I certainly did when I began serving as a pastor. After studying the Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 TImothy and Titus), I came up with a simple sketch to picture a faithful pastor.
Praise and Prayer Update (October 31, 2025)
Here's an update on the Reeds recent travels and a few specific prayer requests for the coming week.
Why Sermon Manuscripts Make Better Sermons (Part 1)
After preaching for almost 40 years, I still write a manuscript for every sermon. I get the fact that not everyone is sold on writing out a manuscript for their messages. So let me offer seven reasons why manuscripting is worth the time and effort.
Rick and Linda Reed 