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How do we have meaningful discussions with people who have different opinions than our own?

Those involved in the dairy industry have lots to say on this topic, but their voices are often silenced in the discourse around sustainable farming.

At the table, usually the emphasis was placed on the assurance of forgiveness of sins, but I often asked myself whether, through his Supper, our Lord also spoke to other burdens we might carry to the table.

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In this time of social isolation, of staying home and canceling gatherings, church has become the one dependable regular event in our family’s schedule.

Here are some things I’ve noticed since COVID-19 was labeled a pandemic.

In terms children can understand, how do you explain what it means to bless someone in the name of God?

We are created for deep relationships with one another and with God, to be a blessed community that will bless the nations.

The hosts provided stories and interactive games to give attendees an idea of what life is like for the Fulani, a people group that has been particularly affected by ongoing conflict in West Africa.

Depending on the date of their departure, mission trips from congregations or Christian Reformed-affiliated schools went ahead this March or have been postponed as the world reacts to the spread of COVID-19.

As part of a two-day, video-based summit gathering practical and spiritual wisdom to equip churches ministering during the global pandemic, Colin Watson, acting executive director of the Christian Reformed Church, participated in a panel conversation “Theological Reflections on Shifting Church Worship In Response to a Prolonged Crisis.”

Hitmaking Canadian Christian duo offers a bright and comforting six-song EP.

A watercolor picture book takes children into the rich imaginations of two boys, C.S. Lewis and his brother Warnie.

It is when crises in life happen that we face our unadorned self—the impoverished, isolated, insecure soul undefined by career success, honors, achievements, or approval.

Jacob Uitvlugt, who served Christian Reformed churches in the U.S. and Canada, died March 4. He was 91.

The COVID-19 coronavirus, declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, has affected everyone’s everyday lives.

An eerie experience sparks curiosity

The butterfly is a perfect example of how God uses change for good.

Holy Saturday is the most in-between place of all because here the scriptural drama holds its breath.

While it’s overly simplistic to quickly quip, “You were created a human being, not a human doing,” it’s also imperative that somehow that message gets conveyed.

The Spirit’s work in me is more often than not a slow series of micro-conversions.

Mysterious new Netflix series sets a Messiah-like figure in modern day, but is he anything like Jesus?

A handsome street cat with a penchant for trouble stars in the new picture book by the creator of Skippyjon Jones