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When the men’s basketball team at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., made school history in bringing home their division’s national championship, chaplain Mike Wissink was there. 

Madison Square Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., is working with Inner City Christian Federation to redevelop the 1920s-era building that was the original home of Grand Rapids Christian High School—creating both worship space and contributing to affordable housing in the community.

Calvin College was recently gifted a collection of prints by naturalist and painter John James Audubon . . .

When the Caspers’ child was diagnosed with autism, it gave them a new perspective on life.

Sandra McCracken offers songs forged during a challenging time in her life.

Though there may be a long road ahead, we can have hope in knowing that Christ gives us freedom. Because of Christ, we can be part of something outside of ourselves.

One word and she knew him.

About a dozen members of Awake Church in Seattle, Wash., gathered to be equipped as hosts—to ensure that everyone who enters their doors feels welcome and supported.

Artist Ai Weiwei has created a beautiful and heartbreaking overview of the refugee crisis.

As a faith-based journalistic ministry, our faith-shaped perspectives should influence all that we publish.

The March 24 protest against gun violence, held in Washington, DC, included participation by some faith groups, ‘praying with their feet.’ 

Leaders of Classis Minnkota and denominational staff of the Christian Reformed Church all agreed that it was good to meet face to face to talk about the blog.

Life was good for many families in Syria. But that all changed in 2011 when war broke out . . .

Former Newsboy Phil Joel wants to liberate listeners from what hinders them.

Author Dominique DuBois Gilliard talks about the history of incarceration and the role of the church.

Growing up in a Dominican home in Miami meant that when dinnertime rolled around, I could expect a plateful of rice and beans with a serving of news headlines . . .

He validated his agnosticism by naming all the ways “the church” and “Christianity” had hurt people . . .

Every October our church has a Stewardship Sunday with a sermon about giving money to the church.

A long-running collaboration between The River Christian Reformed Church and Lugonia Elementary School in Redlands, Calif., has earned the partners recognition from the California School Boards Association.

Find out what’s new and noteworthy this month.

Carole Boston Weatherford’s newest picture book subtly deals with racial discrimination while capturing the hopes and dreams of every mother.

How should Christians respond to the Muslim immigrants in their midst?