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A new novel dissects a fictional CRC community’s response to Chicago’s racial turbulence of the 1960s.

MercyMe’s 12th studio album, “Wonder and Awe,” offers high-energy fun with the band’s unmistakable messages of hope and trust

We feel breezes all the time, and we know that wind causes many good things here on earth, but how does the wind form?

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What does the Christian Reformed Church teach about demonic possession? Does the CRC in general believe in exorcism?

The temptation to use AI as a friend, therapist, and even romantic partner has been widely reported. What about AI-powered introspection?

“Helping these guys helps me,” said an Up and Running Again coach Tom McCall, a former convict turned runner who recently finished the Boston Marathon.

A Grand Rapids South church experimented for two years with young adult-led monthly worship nights; then its classis supported their development into multi-generational sharing and worship.

Training and growing leaders in more than 70 countries, the Multiplication Network planted over 14,000 churches in 2024 and recently expanded its Michigan office to support the growth.

Migrant God takes readers to the front lines of immigrant justice activism where Christians are putting hope into action.

Marvel’s first family saves the world in an alternative 1960s universe.

Using Mt. Everest as a backdrop, bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen's offers this touching, thrilling epic for middle grade readers about grief, letting go, and the bonds that keep us alive.

Amy L. Williams has spent three decades doing ministry with youth in gangs and prisons. She has come to see them through God's eyes as having tremendous value and potential.

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Hope Christian Reformed Church of Stony Plain, Alta., ceased to exist at the end of 2024. It served as a Reformed congregation in Parkland County of Alberta for about 120 years.

The Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates approved two recommendations for Synod 2026 to consider to reduce denominational costs but rejected a proposal of establishing assessments.

A retrospective of former Christian Reformed World Missions’ media director Edwin de Jong includes photographs from 25 countries and reporting for The Banner and other publications.

A devoted servant of the Lord who ministered as long in retirement as in employed pastoral ministry, Rev. Cho’s unwavering passion for the gospel was an inspiration to many.

A funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery.

Gentle late-in-life love story set in Ireland.

You, Me, and Our ADHD Family is packed with honest assessments of the challenges families face and practical strategies to help them focus on protecting and improving the relationships that matter most.

I've been looking for a job in my field for awhile. I pick up short-term contracts but never anything permanent. Is this a sign that I should pursue something else?

Since its founding almost 170 years ago, the Christian Reformed Church in North America has valued doing kingdom work together by creating and funding shared ministries