At the start of Ordinary Time, the church is encouraged to embrace a spirit of patient curiosity as it participates in the mysterious life of the Trinity.

Telescopes help us discover God’s order in the universe, and the people who designed them used God’s laws for the universe to create these tools.

There is little quiet time anymore.

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

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

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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Authenticity means hard work, which is something ChatGPT doesn’t know.

I have four main beliefs in regards to how we should navigate the increasing polarization in our denomination.

Are officebearers in the Christian Reformed Church required to teach only penal substitutionary atonement theory, or may they explain other atonement theories?

Is it to send out applications one at a time and wait? Or send a bunch until I find something?

This is one of the most important tasks before us at this moment as a denomination.

Chronic pain, disability-related muscle fatigue, and breathing difficulties can make regular work and family life feel like just too much.

Given our identity as a Lake Family (and Not a Camping Family), it goes without saying that to be a child in the Hoff Family is to be a Lake Kid.

In the May print issue, we published an ad for the group Better Together: A Third Way, which drew some reactions and criticisms. I would like to respond to those concerns.

Not only do flowers look pretty, but as with everything in God’s creation they were made with purpose.

Suddenly a young woman ran in front of my car and started beating on the hood. She ran to the passenger door, screaming, “Let me in! Let me in!”

We know from Scripture that Christians are commanded to forgive. But is it always required, even in situations of abuse or violence?

As a delegate to Synod 2023, I go with fear and trembling because of how I’ve heard many people talk about the delegates from synod last year.

Many movies depict the strength of knowing one’s identity.

Launched in 1977, the Voyager 1 spacecraft was commissioned to explore the outer regions of our solar system.

For years, I was not aware of my control issue—because it was cloaked in spiritual piety.

These prayers involve asking, listening, and acting—perhaps not what first comes to mind when we think of the call to pray.