Some of the richest parts of the Old Testament can be some of the most difficult to understand. I'm talking about the prophetic books written by Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. In these powerful books, we get to know God in…
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"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life" (Proverbs 4:23). This verse brings an important reminder to everyone of us: the condition of our hearts will determine the calibre of our lives. If that's…
As preachers and teachers, we need to earn the interest of our listeners rather than assume they are interested. I realize the word “earning” may not qualify as one of your favourite words. Afterall, we preach a gospel of grace.…
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…
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…
Read More Wise Men (and Women) Still Worship Him (Revisited)
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…
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…
From time to time, I post an update that highlights reasons for praise and requests for prayer. Here's the latest update.
Even if you don't follow baseball (or if you gave up on the Blue Jays this season), there is still something you can learn from baseball players. Especially if you are a preacher or teacher.
Would you be interested in a free resource to give to family or friends who are asking spiritual questions? If so, check out the ebook, That's A Good Question.
Rick and Linda Reed 