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The Other Side of the Bridge

by Mary Lawson
reviewed by Jim Romahn

Small Wonders

Weekly, even daily, we hear the sad news. The statistics climb ever higher of soldiers making the supreme sacrifice.

A recent commercial for kleenex facial tissues shows a Buddhist monk walking along a path.

What makes a great wedding?

Eunice Voortman’s conversation is accompanied by animated expressions and punctuated with boisterous laughter.

Church

Three years ago I accompanied 30 Dordt College students to a Greek Orthodox church.

From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work.

Truly Welcome?

The discussion about women’s roles in church leadership has largely centered on textual exegesis, sociological explanations, and tr

While on vacation from Alberta, visiting my mother at Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids, Mich., my sister and I went with Mom to a Sunday-ev

After a trying move (and whining to you about it) I should tell you that I’m having fun wearing my two hats (see author ID below).

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reviewed by Kelly Crull

Here’s a test. What images come to mind when you hear the words “comic book”?

A dozen Calvin College students are preparing for possible post-college careers in ministry through the college’s Jubilee Fellows p

Paul’s Race, God’s Grace and Follow the Leader joined the lineup of Walk With Me summer curriculum in March 2007.

Faith gives the framework to build authentic communities that worship together, support each other, and learn from each other.

In the February 2007 Church@Work feature “A Glimpse Behind the Veil,” a CRC chaplain described the experience of leading wors

Pornography is a blight on contemporary life and a threat to Christians and non-Christians alike.

Not long ago, Belinda Phelan was so angry at God she stopped going to church and hid her Bible. Today she is on fire for the Lord.

I finally managed to get my kitchen stool glued back together again—and it’s as good as new.

What can $4,000 do? In North America it can buy a 1999 Ford Escort with 100,000 miles on it.