This past week, I (Rick) had the joy of being in Dallas, Texas to be part of the Dallas Global Proclamation Academy. Each summer, the Dallas GPA, headed by Dr. Ramesh Richard, brings in 25 young pastoral leaders from 25…
Category: Prayer
Prayer Update June 21, 2012
On this first official day of summer, I want to give thanks to the Lord for the light and warmth of His love. The Son is always shining. In our last Prayer Update, I asked you to pray for several…
Prayer Update Graduation Weekend
Tomorrow begins Graduation Weekend here at Heritage. There is a great amount of excitement in the air for what's ahead. On Friday evening, we will have our annual Grad Banquet. After a delicious buffet dinner, we will hear from both…
Prayer Update March 22
I've recently been reading a book that has proven both convicting and life-giving. Old Paths, New Power (by Daniel Henderson) gives a call to pastoral leaders to return to the "old paths" of prayer and the Scripture. The book centers…
Prayer Update March 15, 2019
Last week I asked you to pray for us--I (Rick) was down with the flu and Linda was leading a Heritage course for women on writing Bible study curriculum. I want to thank all of you who prayed for us. …
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 42)
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…
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…