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The Christian Reformed Church’s synod will meet June 14-20 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Delegates will deliberate on the process for handling confessional difficulties, requests for discipline, and reports on the state of leadership and proposed Church Order changes.

ReFrame Ministries and Resonate Global Mission staff share the gospel every day in their work. Here’s what they’ve learned.

From storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a funny early reader trilogy about a misanthropic rat and a naive owl—and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

A lyrical, captivating retelling of the biblical redemption story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith.

A Korean American mother of two highlights her family’s favorite children’s books celebrating Asian stories and cultures.

See some of our top picks for reading and watching for May 2024.

Our congregation had been asked about their comfort level with different scenarios in categories such as marital status, age, first language, and disability.

I was often puzzled by the sudden turn in the crowd’s mood in Luke 4:16-30.

When someone needs help, is praying for them enough? Or should Christians do more to directly help?

When God said in Genesis, “Let dry ground appear,” God created solid, recyclable material.

Jury Duty is a documentary-style comedy series that shares the inner workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of one particular juror.

A mysterious manor house hides the keys to shocking family secrets—and rapidly fading portals to other worlds—in a richly woven opener to this young adult fantasy series.

A uniquely inspiring nonfiction book that illuminates the transformative power of sharing our most profound experiences of suffering.

Using technology, intergenerational teams, and 11 days for historical exploration, members of Clinton (Ont.) Christian Reformed Church participated in Hunt75, discovering how they are “Rooted in Faith.”

In its report to the Christian Reformed Church’s synod and in earlier communication to the Calvin Theological Seminary community, Calvin seminary’s board of trustees indicates commitment to the church’s confessional standards.

Former Calvin University president Wiebe Boer, who resigned in February, and his wife Joanna Boer, who were both employed by Calvin, have filed claims against the school.

I benefited from several mentors who helped me develop confidence in what God was doing in me.

The question led all of us into a moment of silence and deep reflection.

Moon Safari's illusive comeback album follows a decade of silence.

Hope in the Valley, from National Book Award Nominee and Calvin University’s first writer-in-residence Mitali Perkins, is a middle-grade novel exploring grief, friendship, family, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis.

A fellow church council member insists that having doubts about our faith is not something “real” believers would experience. It’s made me even more doubtful. What should I do?

When people greet each other by saying, “Hello,” many also add the question, “How are you?” Why?

Where do we begin to become a countercultural force in this slow, missional movement and join in what God is doing today?