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In 2016, Grace Paek traveled to Australia to train new leaders for what is now called Global Coffee Break, a part of the Christian Reformed Church’s Raise Up Global Ministries.

Nature has the power to draw us out of ourselves.

While the Israelites struggle to occupy the Promised Land of God, Mahlah bat Zelophehad is orphaned and left to care for her four sisters.

A YA love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a full-figured girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is.

Gentle pop anthems testify to God’s goodness.

Both nature and Scripture are God’s revelation, giving unique insights into God.

The real work in the church, just as in a family, is staying connected when things get hard, even if it gets painful.

A groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community.

A dystopian movie based on a bestselling novel, offers fresh exploration of being human.

When her brothers ask Serena to oversee the family guest house on the Isle of Skye, she has a chance to dust off her long-ignored business skills and make a new start.

My family and I are choosing to trust that the COVID-19 vaccine is a gift from God and the best way forward.

That’s how racism is allowed to deepen its roots. We put on blinders and simply choose to ignore what we don’t want to see.

A pastor in the Christian Reformed Church since 1983, Rich Hamstra led his congregations with energy, enthusiasm, and love.

Chaplain and pastor, Carroll Keegstra, known for his sense of humor and wonderful laugh, died May 4.

Actions of Christian Reformed classes (regional groups of churches) of the last several months include new emerging churches, a classis name change, and communications to synod, the broadest assembly of the CRC.

It’s been 25 years since the Christian Reformed Church in North America declared that all congregations in the denomination may allow women to serve

In 2020 a member congregation of the Christian Reformed Church ordained to the office of deacon a woman in a same-sex marriage. The action prompted concerned communications from other member churches. In lieu of synod the CRC’s Council of Delegates will address the formal communications, June 15.

A children’s picture book gently explores loss, a new home, and finding beauty wherever you are.

A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an epic drama based on the World War II relationship of Franklin Roosevelt and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha.

Each week the editors of Christianity Today go beyond hashtags and hot takes and set aside time to explore the reality behind a major cultural event.

Donna was still on our minds. What was motivating her to stay on that bench? How could we help her? Did she need or want help?

While most of the relationships I formed at these congregations nurtured and supported me, I had a few interactions that prolonged my hesitation to join the Christian Reformed Church.

Giving gifts is a lifestyle to the Indigenous people of Canada.