In the Bible, every time that Jesus and the apostles heal a man or woman, we should see ourselves in the one who was in need of healing. Even in our youth, we are all in need of Jesus’ great healing power and salvation. The lame man at the temple gate in Acts 3 was one of these needy men, to which Peter instructed, “what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6). It is in this same name, Jesus Christ, that we too must be heale

Letters of M’Cheyne Part 5 of 6 What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How can I seek and find Him? These crucial questions are pastorally answered in 6 letters that Robert Murray M’Cheyne wrote to a dying lady in his congregation. We will be posting each of these letters individually over the next few months, so we pray that they would be a blessing to you! Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813 - 1843) was a faithful minister at St Peter's Church in Dundee, Scotland, from 1836 to 184

In a world filled with the clamour of busyness, overflowing with the bustle of materialism, and in a creation groaning beneath the curse of sin, it can be difficult to catch our breath and find a quiet place to contemplate the true purpose and reason for why we were placed on this earth. We easily lose our perspective of God, ourselves and the truth. Even for the believer, questions like; “ why am I here?” and “ does it really all matter?” can still be present in our hearts a

This is an expanded Q & A based on an article posted in 2019. Below is an adapted version by Rev. Mark Wagenaar. Original article: What does the Bible say about women in office? Question What is the role of women in the church? Should they be in leadership? Answer The Bible says a lot of things about women. From the first page of Scripture, the Lord declares the shared dignity and worth of men and women. On the sixth day, the Lord created Adam and Eve equally in the image o

As a young person, what is your greatest desire? Do you struggle with the pressures of needing to fit in, be considered by others as interesting or cool, and conforming to the expectations of other teenagers? When we are tempted to fit into other people’s standards, God gives us the Bible’s standards to value more. In the Bible, the young King Josiah gives the example of what each teenager should value the most: a tender heart of service toward God. In March’s Sermon of the

Letters of M’Cheyne Part 4 of 6 What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How can I seek and find Him? These crucial questions are pastorally answered in 6 letters that Robert Murray M’Cheyne wrote to a dying lady in his congregation. We will be posting each of these letters individually over the next few months, so we pray that they would be a blessing to you! Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813 - 1843) was a faithful minister at St Peter's Church in Dundee, Scotland, from 1836 to 184

When approached by Plants & Pillars to write an article about being a youth leader, it made me reflect on the past two years of leading a young adults group within my church and seeing how the Lord has blessed our group. Two years ago, the youth advisory committee of our church and some young adults decided to restructure the young adults group at our church. Instead of meeting in the evening on Sundays at one location, we decided to go from house to house with the group and

Faith is a topic in the Bible that we often have trouble with. We may wonder what true faith is, how we have it, or what its role is in salvation. However, faith is also one of the most important topics in the Bible; by the Holy Spirit’s work, it has a key place in salvation. John 1:12 says, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” Preaching on this topic and verse, Pastor Jeff Overduin (Monarch FRC

Letters of M’Cheyne Part 3 of 6 What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How can I seek and find Him? These crucial questions are pastorally answered in 6 letters that Robert Murray M’Cheyne wrote to a dying lady in his congregation. We will be posting each of these letters individually over the next few months, so we pray that they would be a blessing to you! Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813 - 1843) was a faithful minister at St Peter's Church in Dundee, Scotland, from 1836 to 184

Letters of M’Cheyne Part 2 of 6 What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How can I seek and find Him? These crucial questions are pastorally answered in 6 letters that Robert Murray M’Cheyne wrote to a dying lady in his congregation. We will be posting each of these letters individually over the next few months, so we pray that they would be a blessing to you! Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813 - 1843) was a faithful minister at St Peter's Church in Dundee, Scotland, from 1836 to 184

Question How do we balance the true meaning of Christmas with all of the seasonal festivites? Answer On Christmas, most Christians remember the incarnation (humble birth) of Jesus. It is certainly a biblical principle to remember and rejoice in God's redemptive work, and the redemptive work of Jesus should lead us to worship every day. Romans 14:5-6 states, “One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike…. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it un

Letters of M’Cheyne Part 1 of 6 What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How can I seek and find Him? These crucial questions are pastorally answered in 6 letters that Robert Murray M’Cheyne wrote to a dying lady in his congregation. We will be posting each of these letters individually over the next few months, so we pray that they would be a blessing to you! Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813 - 1843) was a faithful minister at St Peter's Church in Dundee, Scotland, from 1836 to 184

In the Christmas season, the story is often told from Matthew 2 of how the magi travelled to see the newly born King of the Jews. As they travelled, they met the deceptive King Herod, whose response to Jesus’ birth was the opposite of the magi’s response. In this chapter, we should ask ourselves, “How do we respond to the birth of Jesus, the King of the Jews?” Pastor Ben Van Liere (Langley FRC) brings us our Sermon of the Month, preached on last year’s Christmas Day. In this

Mission trips are often viewed as work trips where a team is sent to a poverty-stricken area and strives to make a difference in the lives of the people there. In July 2025, a group of young people from Zion FRC embarked on a seven-day trip to Guatemala. Leading up to our trip, we were often asked what kind of work we would be doing, and our answer was probably surprising. We didn’t go to Guatemala with any big projects to get done, or suitcases full of donations, or a team o

Below are Plants & Pillars' recommended readings for this Advent season! This list was compiled by Reformed Book Services, and each book will include a link to their store. Whether you purchase these books as Christmas gifts for others or for your own devotions, we hope you can richly benefit from them. What a wonderful season to be reminded of how great a Saviour there is in Jesus Christ coming down to earth! Peace: Classic Readings for Christmas by Stephen J. Nichols "The

Recap: Relationships Reflecting Christ The seminary chapel room was filled with friendly smiles and jovial greetings as 18 young men gathered for the 3rd annual Young Men’s Summit. Hosted at the PRTS campus, this year’s Summit explored the theme “Reflecting Christ through Relationships.” From enriching topic sessions to brotherly encouragement, the Summit was a blessed time for growth and fellowship. The opening lecture from Dr. Gerald Bilkes focused on cultivating a personal

Evangelism—sharing the good news about Jesus as the Saviour of sinners—is both the privilege and duty of every believer. Jesus calls Christians to be lights in the world, to make a difference like salt that purifies and preserves. To neglect evangelism is to live in contradiction to our faith. Calvin writes, “And indeed nothing could be more inconsistent with the nature of faith than that deadness which would lead a man to disregard his brethren, and to keep the light of know

Ask a Pastor: How did Baptism Originate?

1.     What is biblical boldness? Most people think of boldness as a positive trait. Even so, some ask permission to be bold with phrases like “if I may be so bold”. One might have the boldness to say something over a text message that they wouldn’t dare say in person. Some bypass their inhibitions by means of alcohol and behave in a way they wouldn’t dare to while sober. Others are bold in their sin, like the woman of Proverbs 7. Or maybe they are bold by nature, but their b

I have learned through consistent practice to judge those around me; maybe you have too. It is much easier to see the old man. It takes no effort to find the shortcomings in our brothers and sisters. It goes without saying that this is not the person we are called to be. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says to edify one another, to build one another up. Tearing down is not edifying. You and I are called to put on the new man and to put on the righteousness and holiness of God (Eph 4:24)