Ask A Pastor: Should I Fast?
Question: In a few of the past sermons and speakers I have listened to over the last few weeks, I have heard fasting and prayer brought up. Example from Matthew…
Rev. Lawrence J. Bilkes is the pastor of the Free Reformed Church (FRC) in Oxford County, Ontario
Developing Good Relationships: The Importance of Communication
The prophet Amos speaks some striking words: “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” (Am. 3:3). You get the picture: in order for two people to walk together, they…
Ask A Pastor: Why restrict the vote to male members?
Question: In my church confessing female members are not given the right to vote for office-bearers. If my understanding of Reformed church polity is correct, the authority lies with the…
What Does the Bible Say About Women in Office?
Question: What does the Bible say about women in office? Answer: The Bible says a lot of things about women. Women are honoured in the Scriptures. Christ interacted with women…
Ask A Pastor: What is Wrong With Surrogate Motherhood?
First, what is it? Surrogate gestational motherhood can be defined as an arrangement where one woman carries a pregnancy to term for another woman who is either unable or unwilling…
Communication!
The prophet Amos speaks some striking words: “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” (Am. 3:3). You get the picture: in order for two people to walk together, they…
Ask A Pastor: What Does The Bible Tell Us About The Grave Clothes of Jesus Christ?
Question: Recently I went to an apologetics conference and the one topic was on the resurrection of Christ. In the King James Version I was always under the impression that…
Ask A Pastor: What Do I Need To Start Dating Or Courting?
Question: “When should I start dating or courting?” Answer: There are many conversations that can take place about courtship or dating relationships. Maybe you have had those kinds of…
Ask A Pastor: What Should I Look for in a Godly Wife?
Question: What should I look for as I pray and look out for a godly wife? Answer: I should look with specificity. I don’t mean that we should specify…
Help! I’m Afraid of Dying
Many people, including Christians, can be afraid of death or dying (Heb. 2:14-15). In fact, some may be terrified. Why is that and what are we to do with this…