In my ten years at Heritage, I have experienced many joyful moments—talking with students on campus, worshipping the Lord in chapel services, and training young preachers in homiletics courses.Still, my most joyful moment happens each year at our graduation ceremonies.…
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Ten Years Ago Today
Ten years ago today, June 27, 2013, my father (Maynor Reed) received the "upward call" to heaven (Philippians 3:14 ESV). In some ways, it's hard to believe dad has been gone from us for a decade. While he is gone,…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 39)
Chapter 39 serves as a pivotal chapter in Isaiah’s book; it finishes what has come before and foreshadows what is ahead. It concludes the short section on king Hezekiah (chapters 36-39) as well as the longer opening section of the…
Praise and Prayer Update (June 24, 2023)
Let me begin with several reasons to praise the Lord! Reed Family Gathering: Linda and I just returned from spending four days with our kids and grandkids. Our hearts are grateful to God for allowing all of us to be…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 38)
After the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem from the Assyrian armies (chapters 36-37) we are given an account of a miraculous deliverance of Hezekiah from sickness and death (chapter 38). As the Lord can save His nation, He can also save…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapters 36-37)
The historical account described in these chapters presents a case study of the right response to the truth set forth in chapters 13-35: trust in the Lord for salvation rather than any nation (including your own). The action picks up…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 35)
In direct contrast with the previous chapter, and as a culmination of the messages to and about the nations (chapters 13-35), Isaiah 35 sings (2, 6, 10) a joyful finale of the physical return and spiritual restoration of God’s people. …
Happy 30th and 40th Anniversaries
It's been a while since we've posted as we've been finishing up the school year and taking some time off to rest and refresh. Let me give a bit of an update and highlight two special anniversaries. April finished with…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 34)
God’s severe, devastating judgement is coming upon the nations of the earth. That is the sobering message announced in Isaiah 34. The chapter begins with a summons to the nations to “hear” and “give attention” (1). The Lord wants the…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 33)
In this message, Isaiah again brings another message carrying the themes of God’s coming judgment and salvation. Nations and individuals given to injustice, deception, and oppression are brought low as God lifts himself up. The people of Zion who rely…
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