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Governments in more than 80% of the represented countries harassed religious groups in some way, though use of force was less common, a new Pew study found.

The CRC generally has viewed the oath lodge members take as akin to a confession of faith in its theology, lore, and liturgies.

The Kingdom Network, a collective of churches focused on multiplying disciples, training leaders, and planting churches, launched Sept. 9, 2021.

Two firefighters, two police officers, and a photojournalist from their congregation worked at the recovery site of the Surfside condo collapse. South Kendall Community Church in Miami, Fla., wanted to recognize the impact of their work.

Pastor Abby Norman unpacks the power of lament, providing us with the tools and the grace-filled permission to heal the problems we have been ignoring for too long

A family man is sent to the future to defeat an alien invasion and save his family.

An imaginative adaptation of the beloved text from 1 Corinthians 13 (NIrV) that reminds readers young and old just how powerful the gift of love really is.

Antoine’s struggles began in his home. He and his wife have been longing for a child for a long time, and he said he felt “desperate” in his longing.

An engaging and thought-provoking conversation on the challenges facing the Church and the Christian

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.

A 5-song EP from First15, the daily devotional series that reaches millions around the world.

Lynne Spears’ co-author looks at Britney Spears and her conservatorship through the eyes of faith.

In this novel set in the 1930s, Rena struggles to find meaningful work as a writer, her life’s passion.

You are brave, and your spirit endures.

Para mí, la espiritualidad cristiana es holística porque la verdad y cosmovisión bíblica es holística.

James McGrath makes the stories of women in the New Testament come alive, and sheds fresh light on the figure of Jesus.

At the dawn of WWII, a desperate Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert ops.

A powerful depiction in a children’s picture book of the everyday struggles faced by undocumented immigrants and their families.

Faced with declining revenues and empty buildings, some churches have looked for ways to make a virtue of unused space.

John Aupperlee, pastor and chaplain, was most shaped by his identity as a child of God. He died Aug. 31.

East Martin Christian Reformed Church in Martin, Mich., marked its 100th anniversary with a ringing bell, worship service, and pig roast.

It’s the only way these days to visit this landmark of Christianity. Pay money to go to church.

I have always been fascinated with language, especially American Sign Language. Looking back, I am so thankful I was guided by two significant women in the church on my journey.