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…
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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…
March Update
It’s been a while since we’ve written, so here’s an update on what we’ve been up to over the past weeks. Women’s Blossom Conference: In late February, Linda spoke at conference for women in Pembroke. In spite of the fact…
Let Them Eat Cake
Who would pay $300 dollars for a chocolate cake? Really! In light of the world’s great needs, who could justify that kind of extravagant spending? Well, if you had been at Heritage’s on February 12th, I could have introduced you…
Preparing for Life
Let' say you have a 16-year-old daughter who wants to be a nurse and a 15-year-old son who plans to be an engineer. Both have a heart for God (at least on most days). Both have done quite well in…