In December 1989, The Simpsons debuted on television with a Christmas special. Reviled by many but beloved by more, the animated comedy has made a lasting impact on North American culture—the show is still airing 28 years later.
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In 1999, 17-year-old Francisco thinks he’s got it rough in his family’s cramped home, where his father continually encourages him to study hard and make something of his life.
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If you are searching for beautifully crafted, original Christmas music, Melanie Penn’s Immanuel begs a listen.
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“The only things that mattered to us was that we wanted it to be beautiful."
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The ordination of women and an increasing number of women attending seminary set the stage for the phenomenon of clergy couples—married pastors serving in ministry.
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Our teenage daughter says she is embarrassed to be a Christian.
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Snowflakes are tiny works of art.
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When I was in college, one of my professors occasionally asked me to house-sit when he and his wife were out of town.
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“I was three months into the Renewal Lab journey when this exciting and daunting realization struck me...
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Several years ago I was asked to pray for the United States at our church's annual Prayer Day service.
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I have been working against poverty and hunger over the years.
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With the social media handle Jenn at WAR, community educator Jenn Amo is on a mission against human trafficking.
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On November 19, East Palmyra (N.Y.) Christian Reformed Church welcomed the congregation of Chin Christian Church (CCCS) in Syracuse, N.Y., to celebrate its affiliation with the denomination as an emerging church.
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About 70 people involved with children’s and youth ministry met at Drayton (Ont.) Christian Reformed Church on November 18 for a day of fellowship and equipping.
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On November 16 the sky lit up in front of St. Paul’s Hospital, in Vancouver, B.C., for the 20th Lights of Hope Festival.
In Memoriam: Rev. Howard B. Spaan (1920-2017)
1920 - 2017READ MOREPastor, church planter, traveler, and family historian, Howard Spaan holds the record for longest-serving stated clerk of classis after serving 46 years in Classis Columbia.
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It’s opening weekend for the latest superhero movie in Vancouver (B.C.). Bucket of popcorn and 3D glasses in hand, three enthusiastic fans slip into the theater early, hoping to get a good seat. To their surprise...
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In Nigerian culture, where polygamy is accepted and bearing children is of utmost importance,
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Young Miguel wants to be a musician more than anything, like his hero Ernesto de la Cruz. Unfortunately, that’s the one thing his family will not allow.
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Christian hip hop artist and rapper TobyMac brings his usual upbeat and energy-driven music to the 10-track Light of Christmas.
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Two little boys draw two happy lines.
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There is a new spot for kids to hang out in Argentine, a suburb of Kansas City, Kan.
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The Indigenous Family Centre (IFC) in Winnipeg, Man., is a community resource focused on feeding the bodies, minds, souls, and spirits...