In my last Praise and Prayer Update, I asked you to join in praying for Linda as she underwent several medical tests this week. I wanted to post a short update to thank you for your prayers and report the good news.
Category: preaching
Praise and Prayer Update (July 4, 2026)
This Update reports on how God answered prayer in our recent speaking opportunities and on our road trip to the West Coast.
Praise and Prayer Update (May 29, 2026)
Linda and I are praising the Lord for His goodness in the safe arrival of our newest grandchild: Lily Hannah Reed (born to our oldest son and his wife). We were able to be with them shortly after Lily's arrival.…
New Resource: Free Zechariah eBook
If you asked serious readers of Scripture to list books in the Bible they find hardest to understand, the Old Testament book of Zechariah would make the shortlist for many. That's why we are offering this free eBook to help you understand and apply the book of Zechariah.
Are ministry comparisons good or bad? The answer may surprise you.
It's easy for those in ministry to compare ourselves to others. Is this a good idea or a bad one? The Bible's answer may surprise you.
A Message for the Weary and Worn Down
If you are feeling worn down by the stresses and strains of life and ministry, you'll benefit from learning from Elijah. Here's a sermon I recently preached from 1 Kings 19 that draws lessons from Elijah's life. In this message, we learn about "Living as a Limited Edition."
Preachers: make your sermon both accurate and impactful
As preachers and teachers of God's Word, we want our sermons to be both accurate and impactful—true to the text and helpful to our hearers. By God’s grace, we want to see biblical information produce spiritual transformation. But we’ve learned, this doesn’t happen easily or automatically. What should we do?
Tips for Teachers: How to have godly confidence as you speak
It's normal to feel nervous as you get ready to teach or preach God's Word. Your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty, your mouth feels parched. You are keenly aware of your own limitations and others' expectations. So where do you find the courage to speak with godly confidence? Here is what I’ve found helpful.
Praise and Prayer Update (December 19, 2025)
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).
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…
Rick and Linda Reed 