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Issue: April 2010

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Features

When to Stop Being a Christian
by Rev. Stephen De Wit

Cremation OK for Christians?
by Rev. Alvin Hoksbergen

Earthkeeping in Action

Departments

Editorial: Numerical Nonsense?
by Rev. Bob De Moor

Catch Your Breath: Life Is Like Cheese
by Rev. Jay Knochenhauer

In My Humble Opinion: Ending the U.S. Embargo on Cuba
by Catherine Cooper

Letters: Letters

Leadership: Becoming Earthkeepers
by Kate Kooyman

Just for Kids: Eggsellent Easter

Q&A: FAQ's

On the Journey: Palm Sunday in Jerusalem
by Susan Vanden Berg

True Confessions: The Apostles' Creed

Humor: Punch Lines

Tuned In: Farewell, Amazon
by Phil Christman

Church@Work

Haiti Earthquake
by Rev. Paul Mpindi

An Enduring Lament
by Rev. Ron Nydam

Next Steps for Haiti
by Leanne Talen Geisterfer

What Do You Want to Be?
by Rev. Jerry Dykstra

South Olive CRC’s Broader Vision
by Chris Meehan

CRC, RCA Launch ‘Groundwork’
by Nancy Vander Meer

Calvin Authors Win Awards

Seminary President Reflects on Job
by Chris Meehan

Call to Missions Runs in the Family
by Ben Van Houten

News

Helping Haiti
by Gayla R. Postma

Rocking It for Haiti
by Henry Huisjen

Concert of Prayer

Vancouver Foodies Dine and Donate
by Jenny deGroot

Crazy Horse Raises Funds
by Karen Gorter

Singing for Haiti
by Ruth Moblard De Young

Alberta Girl Hosts Benefit Concert for Haiti
by Rachel de Koning Kraay

GEMS’ Gift to Haiti
by Gayla R. Postma

Chaplaincy Gets New Director, New Name
by Gayla R. Postma

Canadian Justice Group Accused of Anti-Semitism
by Rachel de Koning Kraay

Colorado Minister Seeks Release from CRC
by Henry Huisjen

IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Peter Ipema
by Louis M. Tamminga

Olympic Fever Captures Canadians
by Jenny deGroot

Hockey Stars Build Rink for Christian School
by Paul Delger

CRC Signs Climate Change Declaration
by Gayla R. Postma

Colorado Church Repents and Reconciles
by Sarah Boonstra

Redeemer Appoints New President
by Sophie Vandenberg

Charlottetown GEMS Grows into Two Groups
by Brenda Visser

Firefighting Pastor Makes Connections in Iowa
by Paul Delger

Indiana Church Gives Surprise Warmth for Soldiers
by Ruth Moblard De Young

Nova Scotia Chaplain Drives on Veggie Oil
by Brenda Visser

No Room in the (Ontario) Inn
by Raquel Flores Lunshof


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