Ken Martin

“He WAS Buried”

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We showed up at our small country cemetery just after daylight – my dad, me, and perhaps a brother. We had come to dig a six-foot-deep grave. Another beloved neighbour had passed. We worked hard, carefully shaping vertical walls to the rectangular hole with pick and shovel. Today, a brother’s mini-excavator makes this work much … Read more

I Tell You the Truth

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At our church, I began 2026 with a series of sermons titled “Jesus Said.” Each message featured a famous statement that Jesus made, and had it not been for my wife, I would have missed a very important one. After reading her Bible one day, Katie sent me a text that said, “Jesus certainly had … Read more

Changing ‘Seasons

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From a green Christmas, to a cold-somewhat-stormy January, and now a moderate February – a typical Canadian, southwestern Ontario, winter. I value each of the four seasons, yet each has its unpredictable moments. Weather influences our mood, farming and outdoor jobs, and our appointments. Snow days and fog leave parents scrambling. Our life-span includes periods … Read more

Jesus Said

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When our son Luke was little, he went through a phase where he often spoke these two words to me: MOM SAID! He used these words when he wanted to convince me that Katie had given him permission to eat a particular snack or engage in a particular activity. If my answer for something was … Read more

“Where Am I Going?”

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Last week news commentators talked of having goals for 2026. They were hesitant about having or revealing any big plans. The fear of big intentions fading in just a few days loomed. I believe the wisdom of, “Start small.” has merit. Even eating teaches that small bites get us through today, into tomorrow. Success starts … Read more

Getting Down To Earth

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I would like to think I’m a ‘down to earth’ guy. Being raised on a farm – touching dirt and livestock, cutting fire wood, and sweating in hay fields has shaped me. Each of us has our story. Early experiences helped shape our expectations of ourselves. Over time, we grew as we sorted out whether … Read more

All You Need to Do Is Ask

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Do you ever wonder what you missed out on in life because you were afraid to ask? A promotion at work? A better price on something you bought? Help with a major task? Some people are missing out on a life with Jesus because they are afraid to ask. They assume that their past has … Read more

“REMEMBER”

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We are days from the annual commemoration on “the 11th Hour, of the 11th Day, of the 11th Month”. ‘Armistice Day’ or ‘Remembrance Day’ serves one purpose – to remind us, “Lest We Forget”. Armistice Day marked the end of World War I in 1918. In observing Remembrance Day, we remember and honour all who … Read more

True Teamwork

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Are you enjoying October baseball? As I write this, my Toronto Blue Jays are playing in the American League Championship Series for the first time in nearly a decade. Back in April I would not have predicted this, but what a fun and surprising season it has turned out to be! What has led to … Read more

“Unfamiliar Territory”

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We all have our ‘comfort zones’. Venturing beyond them is easier for some than others. Growth, however, is all about entering unfamiliar territory; there we develop. Unfamiliar territory is a fact of life: A friend told me, “The key to success is knowing yourself.” I agree, but it has taken time to know myself – … Read more