Spirit and Truth Fellowship, a church in a primarily Hispanic and African-American low-income community of Philadelphia, Penn., recent
A Lansing, Illinois, church sets up rows of small white crosses at Easter as a symbolic cemetery for aborted babies.
Why Infant Baptism?
A biblical and historical caseSome years ago, while I was visiting a church for a baby dedication, a friend asked me, “Why do we only dedicate babies in this
Getting a Job Faithfully in Tough Times
An essential, God-focused strategy that can make a big differenceWhen our recent book about resume-writing for college students came out, my co-author and I expected to hear from seniors and recent g
The Kingdom on Earth or in Heaven?
Living into the reality of the resurrection we awaitDoes the resurrection of Jesus make a difference in our lives here and now?
Islamic Teaching
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As believers we certainly have our differences.
Proposed covenant is a new way for officebearers to affirm the CRC’s doctrinal standards, if Synod 2011 approves it.
Changes to pension fund rules in Canada mean ministers must work longer and churches pay more.
Kelloggsville CRC brings out neighbors from many ethnic backgrounds with a soccer ministry that includes Bible study.
San Diego CRC’s SuperKids Tutoring is helping kids with their homework while helping families manage kids’ time.
Almond Valley CRC sends a touch of home to troops stationed overseas.
Orland Park CRC assembled 2,000 school supply packs for children in Haiti.
In Memoriam: Rev. Elton Piersma
March 17, 1927 — February 8, 2011Rev.
READ MORE You might already own Vivaldi’s Gloria on disc. But replace whatever recording you own with this one.
The Good Garden by by Katie Smith Milway
How One Family Went From Hunger to Having EnoughHunger is a constant threat to young Maria Luz and her Hondura
Liz Lemon in the Pew
We need to stop viewing singleness as a “problem” to be fixed.In the NBC program 30 Rock, the character Liz Lemon bears a life marked by the “problem” of singleness.
Two dog owners were arguing about whose pet was smarter.
It’s spring—time to tune in to creation!
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In my humble opinion, our leaders should end their crusade to prod our denomination onto the Global Warming Bandwagon.
Why Christians Should Care About the Environment
Do we love our neighbors by polluting the world we all share?As Christians we believe the Earth is a creation of God, a precious gift on which we depend for the necessities of life.
Hitting the Wall
Seeing Jesus in the Chicago MarathonSomehow, watching my younger sister Jessica cross the finish line of the Boston Marathon convinced me that it would be a good idea for