This morning we held our Convocation chapel service at Heritage. What a delight it was to see students, staff and faculty gathered in our gym. Some things seemed quite different than previous years: our faculty didn't sit in the front…
Category: Prayer
The God Who Saves
In my last post, I reflected on the sobering truth from Isaiah 34 regarding God’s coming judgment. This week, my devotional study in Isaiah moved me to the next chapter—Isaiah 35. What a contrast! Isaiah sings a joyful song about…
A Well-Watered Garden
“And you will be a like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:11-12 Like others, we tried gardening while quarantined. We were blessed by not only fruit, but also fruitful lessons. …
Praise and Prayer Update (August 24, 2020)
This week marks an exciting change at Heritage--students begin to return to campus. It all starts with the return of our college student leaders. The first wave of these stellar young men and women arrive today to help put the…
Praise and Prayer Update (August 13, 2020)
Last time I wrote, Linda and were headed to Muskoka Bible Centre where I was slated to speak for the week. I asked you to pray about the impact of the sermons and for everyone's safety. I'm grateful to report…
Praise and Prayer Update (August 4, 2020)
Linda and I enjoyed a restful “staycation” in July. We bought a pass to the Grand River Conservation Areas, making day trips to see all eleven parks. We hiked along the trails and even floated in a raft on Guelph…
Praise and Prayer Update (June 29, 2020)
I'm writing with a joyful heart to give thanks and praise to God for His faithfulness and goodness. For Heritage, as for many ministries, this has been a challenging season. We had to make a number of rapid changes to…
Webinar on Better Preaching and Teaching
This summer, some of the faculty at Heritage Theological Seminary have been offering free, one-hour webinars on a variety of fascinating and useful topics. I have the privilege of finishing off the series with a webinar on Noticeably Better Preaching…
Praise and Prayer Update (June 12, 2020)
In my devotional reading this morning, my heart was strengthened by these words: And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow…
Finding Strength in the Lord
Last Saturday, Linda spoke at the Women of Grace Virtual Retreat hosted by Muskoka Bible Centre. It was a wonderful day of learning, gaining Bible study skills and praying together. Since not everyone was able to take part, I wanted…