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A faithful man of God, David Zylstra pastored for 43 years in five Christian Reformed congregations. He died March 24, aged 73.

What do we do when the pain and struggle are ongoing, and the happy ending doesn’t appear?

The board of directors of the Christian Reformed Church in Canada has appointed Rev. Al Postma as its transitional executive director for a period of two years.

Joe Kuilema, a professor of social work at Calvin University who conducted a civil same-sex wedding ceremony last fall, learned he won’t be reappointed. A memo said the act “strongly suggests that he condones behavior that is out of step with stated policies.” Reports say he will appeal.

You are born to be so many things. My wish for you—no matter where your journey leads—is for you to always … Be You!

There is something extremely comforting about being in a room—even a virtual room—with others who have shared the same struggles and found some of the same solutions.

ReFrame Ministries’ partners around the world often receive messages from people who are lonely and exhausted.

How can we be attentive to God at work in these everyday moments?

Founded in 1996, Seattle’s Mars Hill Church was poised to be an influential, undeniable force in evangelicalism—that is until its spiraling collapse in 2014.

Spiritual director Alice Fryling explores how to navigate the journey of retirement, lifestyle changes, and new limitations of aging.

Hitmaker Jordan St. Cyr releases his first full length recording, including “Fires” and “Weary Traveler.”

He pointed to a chair and told me he’d have my watch fixed in a couple minutes if I wanted to wait.

They did not choose to leave their land. They were forced to. Violence pushed them out, and a search for survival pulled them forward.

A reviewer makes a case for watching Oscar nominee Drive My Car at home.

근본적인 문제를 직시하고 해결하지 않는다면, 우리는 항상 무언가와 씨름하게 될 것입니다. 제가 아는 한 우리는 집단적으로 이러한 문제들을 무시해 왔습니다.

I was a child of Dutch immigrants in the 1950s, and my adult children are now asking more details about their grandparents, of whom they all have wonderful impressions.

Led by director Mekdes Haddis, the initiative will provide resources and training for churches working toward racial reconciliation.

In 365 Days of Peace, writer and theologian Jessica Kantrowitz offers a moment of peace for that transition into the evening.

A journalist investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary heiress who stole the hearts and money of New York elites.

This lighthearted story about loyalty, problem solving, friendship, and independence is divided into short, action-packed chapters for ages 8-12.

Today, when opinion is taken to be fact and fact taken as opinion, there seems to be a wide array of approaches as to how to deal with change.

'We think that our faith perspective is critical in this hour,' said Pastor Jathan K. Austin.

Mitali Perkins delves into novels by Louisa May Alcott, C. S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and other literary "uncles" and "aunts" that illuminate the virtuous, abundant life.