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You might be asking yourself, “What did I get myself into?”

Laura, Mary, Ma, and Pa head for a new life on the prairie in this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic book.

A defining major work from today’s leading Bible scholar, N. T. Wright traces the biblical promise of God’s care for the future, offering authentic hope in a chaotic age.

Pastor and chaplain Bill Stroo is remembered as an encouraging and kind listener. He died June 22 at age 83.

Meet the leaders of World Renew.

Ever wondered what synods are like from an officer’s perspective? President Chad Steenwyk and Vice President Derek Buikema give a personal, inside look at this year’s Synod from a unique vantage point.

A Romanian author writes a novel based loosely on her childhood in communist Romania, circa 1989.

Studies show that the words we use for something affect how we think of that thing.

The “semiquincentennial” is a mouthful, but 250 years is a big number!

Theo sees the imago dei in each person, no matter how they treat him or receive his gifts.

See our list of movies, books, and podcasts to check out this month.

Multi-site churches might bring to mind celebrity pastors, streaming screens and mega-vibes. But what if multi-site means cooperation? Could this model help our struggling churches?

Despite the expected blessings, sometimes the road can be rough. This merging of joy and suffering is likely why the Christian’s life of faith has often been compared to a journey.

Singer, songwriter, and American Idol alum (season 14) Clark Beckham puts his spin on six modern worship tunes with his project, “Acoustic Worship Sessions.”

Actions of classes (regional groups of churches) this spring include one candidate examined and approved for ministry, six retiring ministers, and six disbanded congregations.

Remembered for his exuberant spirit and love of adventure, Ken Vanderwal was a pastor in Ontario and missionary to Honduras. He died June 8 at age 85.

Her turning point was not education or economic opportunity. She needed a chance to heal.

This year, the biennial contest, with the theme “Sustaining Faith,” is sponsored by Plough Publishing House.

Can Synod discipline a classis or congregation? What does healthy accountability look like in our covenant community?

Virginia Evans’ award-winning debut novel speaks to the Christian imagination.

I didn’t know this would lead to my own heart-rending walk down memory lane.

“The words just didn’t fit that Sunday. My body tried to sing, but my soul could not utter the words.”