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The Christian Reformed Church’s award-winning publication will have to carry out its synodical mandate after 2027 without ministry share dollars, the Council of Delegates decided.

As delegates deliberate, discuss, and make decisions on matters related to the future of the CRCNA, they will be surrounded by and supported with prayer.

An unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made their own place to play.

It’s clear our college-age children are living with their partners out of wedlock. We know breaking ties is not a good response, but how do we convey our disapproval?

When we make our prayers weapons—not against the enemy, but against one another—we have stepped outside of what Jesus calls us to in prayer.

“When you talk about God, you’re talking about something transcendent. So we spend a lot of time exploring mystery and the unknown.”

Founded as a Bible study correspondence course by Christian Reformed Church members in 1984, Crossroads still connects mentors with students and builds relationships.

The Baldwin (Wis.) Christian Reformed Church Dorcas Ladies Aid Society marked 100 years of continuous ministry April 30, still holding to its original purpose: "by means of the labors of its members to accomplish something for the extension of God’s Kingdom."

One of our young sons eagerly bounded ahead toward the longstanding neighborhood gathering point—a beloved community garden—and then sputtered to a hard stop.

These hope-filled devotions recognize the realities, joys, and pressures of motherhood and will give you a reminder of grace from God’s Word to hold onto each day.

Irish band We Are Messengers release a buoyant, uplifting new album with engaging, faith-filled lyrics.

A gripping memoir about coming of age in the stay-at-home daughter movement and the quest to piece together a future on your own terms.

The Association of Theological Schools officially approved a partnership between Calvin Theological Seminary and Missional Training Center.

Children love food, and this beautiful book will help them see God’s goodness and love in the food he provides for his children all through the Bible.

I/O (stylised as i/o) is the 10th studio album by English singer-songwriter and musician Peter Gabriel.

Two of 26 official communications directed to the Christian Reformed Church’s Synod 2024 come from a grade-12 student and a recent college grad, expressing different sentiments on sexuality and the church.

After a very short diagnosis with cancer, Rev. Scott DeVries, who became the Christian Reformed Church’s director of synodical services in 2022, died April 27. He was 47.

“Many have inquired about the current ratio of vacant churches to ministers eligible for call, and there is a growing sense that the Christian Reformed Church in North America has a ‘pastor shortage,’

Many treat conversion as little more than a magic spell, like a “get out of jail free” card played at a crucial moment in a losing game.

On Ascension Day, Jesus takes up his seat at God’s right hand as king of kings and Lord of lords. We let that pass with a yawn. How does this make any sense?

We recently moved into a neighborhood where not many seem to know about our Reformed faith. How quickly should we bring this into conversations? Or do we leave it out unless asked?

A memoir of coming of age in a conservative Southern family in postwar America.

Go on this scenic Outback adventure to solve a mysterious death.