Chapter 42 continues the story line that began in 40:7 and runs through the end of chapter 43. Where most of the longer narrative is filled with action and movement (assassination, battle, journey), chapter 42 stands still and records part…
Category: Prayer
Prayer Update February 22, 2019
It’s Reading Week at Heritage College and Seminary. Classes are not in session all week, giving students a chance to catch up on studies (and get some rest). I do have several important prayer requests that I would ask you…
Prayer Update February 8, 2019
This past week we hosted our annual missions conference at Heritage. It’s one of the highlights of the year. The conference is student-run, with some wise input from our faculty and staff. We cancel classes for two days and invite a…
Prayer Update February 1, 2019
It’s weather outside has been frigid this week; but inside Heritage, the spiritual climate inside has been warm and inviting. Over the past week, I’ve (Rick) enjoyed teaching a pastoral leadership course as well as a preaching course to sharp…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 32)
In the midst of the Book of Consolation, we have the record of a land purchase that Jeremiah made from his cousin Hanamel. But this is more than a historical tidbit about Jeremiah’s purchase of a plot of land in…
Prayer Update December 14, 2018
Yesterday I (Rick) taught the final preaching class for this semester. My heart rejoices in knowing these students have a great confidence in God's Word and a growing competence with God's Word. I believe they will serve the Church well…
Prayer Update December 7, 2018
I'm writing this update from the Hespeler Library. Linda and a group of Heritage students are downstairs leading an ESL (English as a Second Language) class for new Canadians. It's been a wonderful way for Heritage students to serve the…
Prayer Update November 30, 2018
As we move into December, our fall semester is moving to its finale. Students are working hard to finish papers and prepare for final exams. Professors are gearing up for all the grading that comes when the students turn in…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 29)
This chapter consists of prophetic letters sent between Jerusalem and Babylon. Jeremiah wrote two of the letters (4-23; 31-32), Shemaiah wrote the other (24-28). The letters highlight the continuing conflict between Jeremiah and false prophets—a conflict emphasized in chapters 27-…
Prayer Update November 23, 2018
Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the US. As Linda and I are dual citizens, we often celebrate both Thanksgiving holidays. You can't be too thankful. We also have much for which to thank our Lord. We are grateful to God for…