Trailblazer. Residential school Survivor. First Treaty Indigenous player in the NHL. All of these descriptions are true—but none of them tell the whole story.

Former American Idol contestant and former back-up singer for pop star Katy Perry, delivers faith-fueled hope and encouragement with her debut record.

Holly Oxhandler shows caregivers and fellow helpers a more self-compassionate way to cope with their overwhelming responsibilities and to attend to their own needs.

At just about every church leadership event, the first question attendees ask of one another is “How big is your church?”

It was almost magical how it filled up again and again, week after week.

Cassie George is determined to stay away from the small Oregon town she fled in shame years ago. But when she learns her aunt is ill, she knows it's time to return.

A Little SPOT of Belonging is a story about the importance of including others and being kind. It also helps children learn how to make friends.

In this Emmy-nominated series, Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives.

When I am not sure but have to make a choice, I choose to risk erring on the side of love and inclusion.

For fans of Pam Jenoff, Ruta Sepetys and Jennifer Robson comes a richly told WWII story of unlikely allies struggling together against Nazi occupation in the Netherlands.

Country queen Carrie Underwood returns with a fun, hook-laden album.

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My husband and I can’t agree on whether we should be cremated or not. Is there any biblical instruction for this?

When I was appointed as a delegate to synod the first week of March, and I was immediately asked about it, all I could say was, "I don't know."

Jazmyn Simon’s debut is a moving love letter to children struggling to accept themselves inside and out—exactly as they are. This gorgeous picture book was inspired by a conversation between the author and her daughter.

A young conman teams with an experienced thief on a globetrotting treasure hunt.

Perfect for children struggling with separation anxiety or a change in family life, this book represents a parent’s promise that they will be back, no matter what.

An extension of River Valley Worship, AGES is the sound of the young people of River Valley Church.

In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the now-teens unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.

Leaders in many Christian churches are embracing Enneagram personality typing. I would be very glad to have solidly Reformed feedback on this practice.

Sin is our daily addiction. When we come together in worship, it is a time of encouraging each other in sobriety from our sins.

 Jesus is effectively declaring in Luke 24:44 that the entire Old Testament is pointing to him.