Retired Christian Reformed pastor Henry Wildeboer once lamented, “I love the Lord and I love his church. So it grieves me to learn that the Christian Reformed Church declined in membership.

Reader Stephanie Brouwer shares her review of Kristin Sterk’s page-turning memoir.

This fresh, raw movie is an urgent call to care for children—in our families, in our schools or churches, and anywhere else. A call to show them love wherever we can.

The debut album from worship collective Here Be Lions celebrates the holiness and power of God.

Inspired is an invitation to pick up the Bible again and hear God tenderly say, “Let me tell you a story.”

Divorce rocked my world when my spouse left me. Now, as my 30s draw to a close, I’m alone and a single parent—certainly not by choice

Teaching children with different degrees of Bible knowledge is a challenge for teachers in church education and in day schools. 

He wrote, “While the church is shrinking in North America, globally the church is growing.” 

Our readers write! Rev. George G. Vink reviews J. Cameron Fraser’s book about Lord Mackay, a Christian serving in the public realm.

Katherine Applegate’s novel introduces juvenile readers to a world of swashbuckling adventure and warfare between good and evil.

Leave No Trace provides a low-key but subtle critique of how our society treats veterans.

After a short conversation—with me communicating via a computerized voice machine and using a wheelchair for mobility—the man turned his back on me and asked Eric, “So . . . do you take care of her?” 

The room was quiet as the two men shared their stories. Both told of heartbreak and loss. 

Director Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs is a visual masterpiece with a lot to chew on.

Singer-songwriter Plumb writes music that is unique in its honesty, vulnerability, and hopefulness.

Newbery Award-winning writer Katherine Paterson explores life in the early years of Castro’s Cuba in her latest children’s book.

Because all of us are capable of all kinds of evil, we need to prepare in advance so that we can make safe environments to focus on the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This picture book celebrates our Creator’s gift of light.

In November of 2016, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.

In our present context, discipleship means a long-term commitment to obey the commands of Jesus: to model our lives after him, allowing ourselves to be changed as we journey so that we may become like him in character.

Giller Prize-winner Michael Ondaatje delivers a well-crafted tale of intrigue.

Summary: Glasgow synth-rock band Chvrches offers an album that realistically addresses the present and is hopeful for a more loving and empathetic future.

The hope-filled memoir of the “napalm girl” attests to the mysterious power of God to turn evil to good.