Dear friends, I’ve found something important that I believe we need to approach with careful pastoral discernment.

On vacation. We sat in a Baptist church. The preacher held forth beneath a large round window of plain glass.

TV/DVD

Bonhoeffer

reviewed by Jim Romahn

Walt Wangerin loves Jesus. You can’t read his latest book, Jesus: A Novel without experiencing that clear conviction.

When Did Christian Reformed Ministers start shaking worshipers’ hands after services?

A clock strikes 7 a. m. It’s still dark.

Writing an article about spiritual formation—the task I’ve been given—is a little scary.

You are amazing. Just look at you.

Q. I love my church, but I’ve lost confidence in the leadership ability of the council (not of the pastor).

I can feel January coming —feel it in my soul.

New York’s Tree of Hope

The Monkey bars taught me a lesson one day. My 6-year-old son beckoned me over to help him with them.

Got an Odd Job?

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). There is a time…

documentary

Born into Brothels

reviewed by Kristy Quist

Question: where is it still safe to be a racist? Answer: at an American sporting event.

As I watched Left Behind: World at War, I asked myself these questions:

Fighting Disappointment in Narnia

The concept of a “traitor” looms large in C.S.

Keo Phommarath met his wife, Bounchan, at a party.

In a recent classroom discussion I asked my grade seven and eight students what kind of gifts they were hoping to receive this holiday se

If thoughtful gifts are what you’re looking for, here’s a list of ideas that are guaranteed to be the right size and add a li

“It is better to give than to receive,” says Scripture (Acts 20:35). But receiving is important too.

Times Square in New York City. Seconds before midnight on December 31. A giant ball drops to usher in the New Year.