Rick and Linda Reed

How to make change without making enemies

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon January 3, 2025in Leadership, Life Lessons, Ministry MattersLeave a comment

Change is notoriously hard for most of us as individuals. It's even harder for most ministries. We get set in our ways and go out of our way to keep things settled. I think it was Mark Twain who said…

Wise Men (and Women) Still Worship Him (Revisited)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon December 23, 2024in Life LessonsLeave a comment

Each Christmas I revisit Matthew’s account of the Magi who came to worship the infant Christ. Here's a repost of a devotional reflection and original song based on what we can learn from the Magi about worshipping Jesus. “Where is…

The Christmas Story in Three Minutes (revisited)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon December 4, 2024December 8, 2025in Life Lessons, PersonalLeave a comment

How would you summarize the Christmas story in three minutes? Here's my answer.

Praise and Prayer Update (November 16, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon November 16, 2024in Heritage, Ministry Matters, Personal, Prayer, preaching, UncategorizedLeave a comment

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…

When It’s Your Turn to Grieve

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon November 14, 2024in Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, Personal, PrayerLeave a comment

Grief doesn’t discriminate; it comes to all of us sooner or later. Yet it is still possible to find hope in the midst of loss. We can grieve with hope.

Praise and Prayer Update (November 8, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon November 8, 2024November 8, 2024in ESL, Heritage, Ministry Matters, Personal, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

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…

Finding Hope in the Midst of Trials

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon November 6, 2024in Heritage, Life Lessons, Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

Recently, Linda was interviewed by Sandee Macgregor for her podcast, Conversations and Connections. Sandee got to know Linda through taking courses in Heritage's Graduate Certificate for Women in Ministry program. Here's Sandee's description of her interview with Linda: In this…

The Lesson of the Surprise Carrots

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 26, 2024in Ministry Matters, PersonalLeave a comment

In this year's garden, we unearthed a delightful surprise. Our carrots actually grew. There's a lesson here!

Praise and Prayer Update (October 12, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 12, 2024October 12, 2024in Heritage, Life Lessons, Prayer, preachingLeave a comment

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…

Praise and Prayer Update (October 4, 2024)

Posted by Rick and Linda Reedon October 4, 2024October 4, 2024in Heritage, Personal, Prayer, preaching, UncategorizedLeave a comment

From time to time, I post an update that highlights reasons for praise and requests for prayer. Here's the latest update.