Redeeming The Time

Redeeming The Time

The words of Ephesians 5:15-16 are so apropos for Christians and the Church of Christ in this generation: See then that you walk circumspectly [carefully/diligently], not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time because the days are evil. This coming Lord’s Day...
A Lesson Learned

A Lesson Learned

The visible church’s posture over the past year [March 2020-April 2021] respecting Covid-19 and the imposition of government restrictions and regulations on conduct and assembly, has certainly been varied. It has also revealed how weak, and perhaps disingenuous, the...
Being Trinitarian as a Christian

Being Trinitarian as a Christian

I have been asked a few times over my years as a pastor, “Is it alright to pray to Jesus and the Holy Spirit, or should it be just to the Father?” And just recently I was asked, “When I refer to God I am often using it interchangeably with Jesus and/or the Holy...
Location & Ministry

Location & Ministry

Hope Presbyterian Church has now been in its new location at 333 Princess St,  in Kingston for three months, and I felt the need to share my most common conversation with inquirers thus far – “Why did you locate in this place next door to St....
When We Really Need the Church!

When We Really Need the Church!

Churches are often faced with a revolving door respecting the membership. The transient lifestyle of many makes settling into a church long-term challenging, and perhaps this reflects why many churches do not exercise a formal visible membership. Families do come and...
The Lord’s Day Is Holy

The Lord’s Day Is Holy

I have a confession – I used to celebrate “Super Bowl Sunday” up to a few years ago, but I have repented of it, and in God’s grace been forgiven for doing so. There were many reasons, but the greatest was this: it is “The Lord’s Day” and we are commanded by our God,...