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There is little quiet time anymore.

Classes of the Christian Reformed Church with spring meetings welcomed new ministers and commissioned pastors, approved ministry status changes, made changes to articles of incorporation, and sent responses to Synod 2023.

Painting, dance, song, and drums were elements of artistic expression shared in worship during the May 25-28 Canadian National Gathering of the CRCNA.

A ride-along program of the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Police Department, re-initiated by Christian Reformed Church member Capt. Terry Dixon, matches local clergy with on-duty officers to “build relationships and offer their unique perspectives to the community.”

Cuanto más profundizo en la parábola del buen samaritano (Lucas 10:25-37), sobre todo en su contexto cultural, más desafiante la encuentro.

Indian Matchmaking and Jewish Matchmaking show the efforts of a professional matchmaker to find “soulmates” for the single clients who have hired her.

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows and explore the dollhouse-like world of a farmhouse where 12 children were raised.

Since 2019 the CRCNA has been trying again to “reimagine” ministry shares—the money collected from member churches to pay for the running of the denomination and the ministries we hold in common

We need to know that our prayers make a difference, but prayer is not magic or manipulation.

Check out these examples of data that was collected and how that information has been used to improve ministry.

The most important command in the Bible, according to Jesus, begins with the charge to listen up.

Purchased by the American Friends of the ANU, Museum of the Jewish People, Codex Sassoon is one of the earliest and most complete copies of the biblical text.

The 70-year-old Christian Labour Association of Canada is now bargaining collectively for the full-time teaching faculty at Trinity Western University.

If you are not careful, these whisperings might build up to a debilitating depressive episode.

The true story of how a recycling specialist built instruments for the children of a Paraguayan village built on a landfill.

Nicolas Cage stars as a former wild west outlaw who becomes a family man.

These children’s books celebrate Asian American culture, food, and stories.

The success of Keller's Redeemer Presbyterian Church in the heart of New York City as well as his bestselling books made him one of the most influential evangelicals in the U.S.

Puedo compartir dos características no negociables de una iglesia sana y en crecimiento.

A new instrumental worship album provides moments of peace and reflection.

With Chicken Scratch, Ann Byle brings us good fun and meaning-making at the intersection of creative living and our egg-laying friends.

Here are three of my current favorite apps and a bit about why I like them. Search for them online by name if you want to check them out.

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