The prophet Jeremiah wasn’t a quitter, but there were days he wanted to quit. Read what he lived through over the course of his forty-year ministry and you will understand why he wanted to resign. God gave him one of…
Read More When You Feel Like Quitting: Learning from Jeremiah
As we finish up a very full week, I want to give thanks to God and express my gratitude to all of you who read these updates and make a point to pray for the requests I highlight. In the…
As we head into the weekend, we have several praise and prayer items to pass along. Praise: Open Toronto Initiative: We are thanking God for leading us to join forces with EveryEthne to help with their Open Toronto Initiative. Linda…
On this Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, it's a perfect time to practice Psalm 103:2: "Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits." One of the reasons I'm thankful this year is for friends far and near who…
From time to time, I post an update that highlights reasons for praise and requests for prayer. Here's the latest update.
Even if you don't follow baseball (or if you gave up on the Blue Jays this season), there is still something you can learn from baseball players. Especially if you are a preacher or teacher.
This week marked the official start of the new year at Heritage College and Seminary. We're grateful for the new and returning students who will be receiving biblical and ministry training at Heritage this year. Canadian churches need more godly,…
In Psalm 139, David reflects on the truth that God knows everythings about us. Every move we make. Every thought we think. Everything we do. Every word we say. David's initial response to this searching truth is to run and…
I vividly remember a comment a young woman made after hearing a guest preacher at our church. As she left the service she asked me, “Why does that preacher hate us?” Now, I knew the man who was the guest…
Read More Tips for Teachers: Helping People Feel Loved as You Teach
Linda and I just returned from a Reed family gathering in Rhode Island. It was a joy to be with our kids and grandkids for several fun-filled days together. We're also rejoicing in God's kindness in allowing Linda to be…
Rick and Linda Reed 