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In November of 2016, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.

Pastor, chaplain, gardener, carpenter, inventor, and fisherman, Louis Baker passed away on May 4 at the age of 93, following several years of living with Parkinson’s disease. 

In our present context, discipleship means a long-term commitment to obey the commands of Jesus: to model our lives after him, allowing ourselves to be changed as we journey so that we may become like him in character.

Summary: Glasgow synth-rock band Chvrches offers an album that realistically addresses the present and is hopeful for a more loving and empathetic future.

Giller Prize-winner Michael Ondaatje delivers a well-crafted tale of intrigue.

Four years of funding is helping the Christian Reformed campus ministry at Grand Valley State University equip and mentor student interns for each of their ministry teams.

On June 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada ruling regarding a Christian law school sparked discussion around the world about religious freedom in Canada. 

Two or three times each year, Christian Reformed churches send representatives to their classis, a regional group of churches. Here are the highlights of classis meetings of the past few months.

We just got back from another date. This time it was longer and more involved, but we also gave each other plenty of room for time apart.

This intense young adult novel dealing with child abuse and the prison system powerfully calls for a more redemptive way forward for all people.

The hope-filled memoir of the “napalm girl” attests to the mysterious power of God to turn evil to good.

Because of this year’s prayerful synod, I am hopeful for the Christian Reformed Church.

God opens doors not for those who are strong, creative, or self-sufficient but for those who have little power.

People fleeing a crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo sought shelter in the town of Bunia. Responding churches in Bunia received support from Canadian Christian Reformed Church members.

Robert Graham, with a PhD in sociology from the University of Cincinnati and 10 years experience in higher Christian education leadership, was appointed as president of Redeemer University College in June.

Dorhmann’s book offers food for thought regarding the place of sports in our lives.

The Dating Project is an enlightening look at an important part of life that has changed radically in the last decades.

Anshu’s life had been one of uncertainty and instability. 

Leon Bridges’ second album finds a voice all his own.

Diana Butler Bass takes a deeper look at gratitude.

This picture book is an inspiring portrait of the ways a librarian continued to serve her students even as they were sent to internment camps.

This documentary reveals the character and vision of Fred Rogers, who saw the image of God in everyone.

Morris Greidanus was a sound and creative preacher who lived with love, wisdom, grace and wit.