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Bible Verse of the Day

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
Proverbs 10:9

Pastor Kent’s Writing

  • A Lesson from Sally

    She wasn’t supposed to be mine. When we adopted Sally in 2012 from an animal shelter, we hoped she would be a great pal for our children. She was all…

  • I broke the law!

    That is quite a statement to make in the local newspaper, isn’t it? At this point you are likely wondering, “What law did you break, Kent?” The truth is that…

  • Golden Arches and Pearly Gates

    San Francisco may have the Golden Gate, but Blenheim has the Golden Arches! My drive to the church takes me by the new McDonald’s, and I have enjoyed watching the…

  • Honour Their Sacrifice

    Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) During this season of Remembrance, it is a blessing to…

  • It’s For Your Own Good

    “It’s for your own good.” Did your parents ever say that to you? Perhaps they wanted you to eat your vegetables, take your medicine, finish your homework, or go to…

  • Every Day Counts

    Are you ready for some football? The CFL season is underway, and the NFL season is only three weeks away. Will this be the year my Dallas Cowboys return to…

  • Calling All Treasure Hunters

    If you were in the vicinity of 24 Talbot Street East on May 19 and 20, you may have noticed a steady stream of “treasure hunters” arriving in the neighbourhood.…

  • What’s Next?

         Another Easter season is behind us. What’s next?      For Christians, our two major annual celebrations occur rather close together.  This year, there were exactly 15 weeks from Christmas Day to Easter Sunday.  We now begin a long stretch…

  • Who Is Your Best Friend?

    Who is your all-time best friend in the world? Before you read further, pause and make a mental list of the qualities you appreciate in that person. Go ahead– I will give you a moment… …

  • May I Drive?

    “May I drive?” My wife and I are hearing this question a lot lately because our sixteen-year-old son, Luke, recently got his G1 license. (That is a learner’s permit, for…