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Winner of the Illumination Book Awards—Silver and a 2026 Independent Press, this book follows Abigail and her family as they explore the wonders of creation.

In the actual journey of faith, even the most devout believers will experience confusion and struggle.

Actions of classes (regional groups of churches) in the past several months include nine candidates examined and approved for ministry, 33 ministers released from ministry, and 15 disaffiliated churches.

On a recent trip to a pastors’ conference in Kabala, Sierra Leone, Joel Ringma, pastor of Terrace (B.C.) Christian Reformed Church, had an emotional reconnection with two former pastor-trainees.

Fort Wingate (N.M.) Christian Reformed Church is exploring a new ministry model that would reach the community as a retreat center.

Are board games part of your potlucks? Maggie Peckford of Williamsburg (Ont.) CRC says they’re helpful for including “people like me who find it hard to engage in a conversation.”

This year we will feature a special column in each issue that includes an interview with the directors of CRCNA ministries. Kevin DeRaaf is director of Resonate Global Mission.

Liturgy was not a barrier to hospitality. Rather, it was an embodiment of it.

When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel from bestselling author Lynn Austin.

She reminded him of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet.

A report addressing accountability in pastoral misconduct, in response to a formal request from 2024, has nine recommendations for “churches to grow in their ability to act as instruments of Christ’s redemption and healing.”

A pastor and broadcaster who served in ministries in Canada, the Netherlands, and Cyprus, Jack Hielema’s life was marked by deep care for people. He died March 10, at age 94.

A missionary who remained active in various Grand Rapids, Mich., ministries until his death at age 84. Epke Vander Berg died Feb. 27.

Here is the inspiring story of the woman who kept alive the Ukrainian art of pysanky Easter eggs and brought it to America. Perfect for Eastertide.

Jonathan Cain, original member of the iconic rock band Journey, offers a six-song faith-based EP.

Reimagine your theology of faith and work.

John could have emphasized glory or transcendence. Instead, he shows us Jesus is present through embodied actions

As a product of the south suburbs of Chicago, for the better part of the past four decades I’ve been a Chicago Bears fan.

ReFrame Ministries' Arabic-language ministry is working toward the creation of the Today daily devotional written in Arabic.

A creative masterclass for aspiring and established writers alike.

While much of the confession covers the basics of the faith, there are a number of places where the distinct ‘accent’ of Reformed thought comes through.

We’ve drifted from attending church and listening to our local pastor to following pseudo-celebrity speakers on social media platforms.

The report suggests “framing membership as a ‘journey’ in which formal admission to membership is only one milestone in a walk with Christ that includes … continual repentance from sin, joyful embrace of godly living, public commitment to Christ, participation in the Lord’s Supper, and a desire to share in the work of the church.”