My heart spills over with praise as I write this update. Last week, I asked you to pray for several upcoming teaching and preaching opportunities. I also asked for wisdom and courage for our Heritage Board of Directors and Advisory…
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Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
In late December, Linda and I came across a concert that has been profoundly soul-strengthening for us. Especially when we are all locked down in this "winter of our discontent" (to borrow a phrase from Steinbeck). The concert, recorded at…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 3)
Ezekiel 3 Chapter 3 continues the encounter between the Lord and Ezekiel as the Lord continues to speak to Ezekiel, commissioning him to the role of prophetic watchman. Essentially, his call is to receive God’s words fully (eat them—1-3; “receive…
Praise and Prayer Update (January 22, 2021)
As we come to the end of our second week of this winter semester, I'm rejoicing in God's strengthening grace. Last week I asked you to pray for wisdom, protection, resilience, and impact. God has been answering your prayers! Thank…
Losing Your Luggage Study Guide
In my previous post, I highlighted a sermon series that has recently been launched on The Rick Reed Sermon Podcast. The series, based on an exposition of Romans 8, is entitled Losing Your Luggage. It's designed to help us get…
Losing Your Luggage
Are you tired of caring around unwanted spiritual baggage? I'm talking about the baggage of resentment, bitterness, pride, unbelief, jealousy. The list could go on! Would you like to lose some of this lousy luggage? You may be interested in…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 2)
Ezekiel 2 Chapter 2 continues the amazing encounter Ezekiel describes in chapter 1. Now we learn the reason the heavens open and God comes near on a throne-chariot of living creatures—Ezekiel is being summoned (called) into God’s service. God has…
Bilingual Preaching and Teaching
To be truly effective as a preacher or teacher, I’m convinced you must become bilingual—fluent in two languages. While you may only use one language throughout the week, you’ll need two on Sundays. I say that even though when it…
Praise and Prayer Update (January 15, 2021)
What a week it's been at Heritage! On Monday we launched into a new semester. Much preparation had gone into getting ready to run the school during the Ontario lockdown. Both college and seminary courses were ready to be delivered…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 1)
Ezekiel 1 The book of Ezekiel begins with an extended recounting of his calling to ministry. He was already a priest (1:3), but is now commissioned as a prophet, or to use the wording of chapter 3, a watchman. As…
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