We're gearing up for the start of a new school year at Heritage; this coming Monday is move in day for our new college students. My prayer is that God will use our faculty and staff to help prepare these men…
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From Harvard to Heritage
One of the important stops on our journey to Heritage College and Seminary took place at Harvard. Several years back, our family visited Harvard University while we were in Boston. I’d never been to the campus before and didn’t expect…
Preaching Advice from the “Prince of Preachers”
When Wayne Gretzky talks about hockey, it’s a good idea to listen. When Colin Powell, writes about leadership, pay attention. And when Charles Spurgeon teaches on preaching, take notes. I’m gearing up for another year of training preachers at Heritage.…
A Year with Jeremiah
This year I’ve been doing something new in my devotional reading. I’m spending the whole year in the book of Jeremiah. Since there are 52 chapters in the book, I’m focusing attention on one chapter a week (it’s chapter 31…
There and Back Again
Our past few months have been filled with planes, trains and automobiles. In May we were in Scotland to see our son Michael, who’s studying in Edinburgh this year. Along with celebrating his birthday, highlights of the trip were hiking…
His Sovereignty Rules Over All
A recent visit to Ottawa raised the question: “Had I been writing any blog posts?” I haven’t written for a long time, sensing this was Rick’s role as President. I have been writing class papers for courses at Heritage: Moral…
Graduation Day–Jump for Joy
Last Saturday, April 26th, was a joyful day on the Heritage campus. Amidst much pomp, circumstance and celebration, we conferred diplomas and degrees on our college and seminary graduates. I wish I could introduce you to these men and women…
Easter Evening
The first Easter wasn’t a happy day for Jesus’ first disciples. At least it wasn't for the men who followed Jesus. It’s true they had heard Mary say she had seen the risen Lord. It’s true Peter and John had…
Who needs forgiveness anyway?
Most people I meet don’t seem to feel a pressing need for God’s forgiveness. They wouldn’t claim to be perfect, but they certainly wouldn’t see themselves as perverse. They may not be sinless, but they aren’t all that bad. They’d…
The Heritage Podcast
A little over a week ago, Heritage launched a new weekly podcast. The goal of it is to encourage and strengthen our alumni and friends by extending the preaching and teaching ministry of our faculty. As I have the privilege…