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Eugene Peterson, the bestselling author of “The Message” and longtime pastor is receiving palliative medical care after a turn in his health last week.

Abuse is a topic that many of us avoid because it is so difficult to find the exact right words to use.

Earlier this year, synod encouraged denominational ministries to honor the 400th anniversary of the Synod of Dort, which met between 1618-19 in the city of Dordrecht in the Netherlands. 

Sacred Signposts is a stimulating and rich exploration of God’s gifts to the church and their significance for our walk.

It is a mistake to assume that just because a lesson is for young children it can be theologically neutral. 

I was taught to obey police officers, but they didn’t play a large role in my life.

Here’s one way to practice being thankful every day!

The Songs We Hide is a page-turner about a little-known aspect of European history.

Austin French’s debut album lives up to the anticipation that’s been building up ahead of it.

Sioux Center Christian School, Dordt College, and Bethesda Christian Counseling hosted a two-day conference focused on healing together from the aftereffects of abuse.

Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Belleville, Ont., hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, the Canadian holiday. Some of the 320 guests arrived by free bus shuttle.

To me the five points of Calvinism articulated in the Canons of Dort summarize some wonderfully assuring teachings from Scripture.

Elders should think of visits with congregants less as a “spiritual check-up” and more as an opportunity to attest to Christ’s presence.

Human trafficking, one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world, has many faces.

Tori Kelly’s second album has a gospel vibe for good reason—it is co-written and produced by Kirk Franklin.

Jacqueline Woodson’s picture book shows how, when one person reaches out, a bridge is built.

Good theology is not simply about faithfulness and accuracy to God’s Word but must include a wise and loving use of God’s Word.

I was a synodical delegate in 2016 and 2017 and a member of the subcommittee that authored the recommendations referenced by Clayton Libolt in his article...

On the one hand, some connections are established more easily and quickly now that the smartphone replaced the telephone...

Here are six films, from the very old to the recent, that are worth watching.

According to one polyamory website, a polyamorous relationship is “a romantic relationship where the people in the relationship agree that it’s okay for everyone to be open to or have other romantic partners.”

A re-think of the role and place of servanthood and leadership in the church is long overdue.

The Good Place is one of the most intellectually ambitious things I’ve ever seen on network TV.

In Willmar, Minn., a pastor called to preach the gospel to people lost in addiction and pain is finding support from the surrounding Christian Reformed community.