January 2013
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Features
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Some tall tales you just might have learned in Sunday school.
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I’ve never been a prostitute. Or been demon-possessed. Or lived with five different men. I’ve been a pretty good girl, not troubled with unseemly secrets.
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The former CRWRC Central American director reflects on his abduction and torture in Guatemala.
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Is historical, factual interpretation of the first 11 chapters of Genesis necessary? I believe the short answer is no.
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What does “living simply” entail?
News
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Gary Groot celebrates his profession of faith and baptism at Crossroads CRC in San Marcos.
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One Pella, Iowa, church supports Pella Christian Schools in two countries.
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Centrepointe Community CRC holds a service of reconciliation with Fred and Emmy Devries.
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Henry DeVries will leave the college before Christmas.
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Continued revenue shortfall results in staff reduction.
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Delegates from across Canada will meet to talk about future of Canadian ministry in the CRC.
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Spring Lake (Mich.) CRC members build furniture for intergenerational WE curriculum event.
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A unique fundraiser supports an Alberta doctor’s medical missions to Ecuador.
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Faith and Hope Ministries holds conference in Cobourg, Ontario.
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Several adults with intellectual disabilities travel to the Middle East on the Heart of God tour.
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National Association of Elementary School Principals honors John Hartog
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Daryl Meijer takes to the stage in Job’s Blues.
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“Bullies Beware” helps students report bullying.
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One hundred women gather in Miami for support and encouragement.
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A discipleship workshop is back by popular demand.
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Sunrise Community CRC would rather see members attend small groups than worship services.
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Two Illinois churches recognized milestone anniversaries with two-day celebrations in October.
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Columns
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Could Tom teach me to become a receiver?
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Calvin alum Debra Perry and her gospel group, Majestic Praise, have given us Christian music for “grown folks.”
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There is a tension in this temporary world between the ugliness of sin and the inklings of the glorious restored creation that is to come.
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Investing in God’s kingdom is sure to yield a rich harvest.
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Let’s encourage more women to contribute to denominational decision-making.
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“Reformedness” is a communal way of being together.
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Just look at you! You have one amazing body. You have 200 bones, 600 muscles, millions of glands, billions of nerves, trillions of cells, and a whole lot more. They all work together perfectly—automatically! Surely someone greater than you put you together.
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