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Two or three times each year, Christian Reformed churches send representatives to classis, a regional grouping of churches.

Evolution

I respectfully disagree with Sigmund Brouwer’s claim in his article “Evolution in the Classroom” (Feb

1971 – 2008

Please also see “Bob’s Blog” on this site for further discussion on the Christian Reformed Church and homosexuality.

One morning after breakfast we were just finishing up our Bible reading and prayers—my 5-year-old son finished his prayer with &ldq

I live in the South—a simple place with smiling folks who Hodding Carter described as “polite right up to the point they get

The Bible is full of examples of people who had mentors in their walk of faith. Paul mentored Timothy. Moses mentored Joshua.

Some Christians are “Big God” people; others believe God’s a bit smaller and a little less powerful.

What an impertinent question! Why would you even ask such a thing? The church is the body of Jesus Christ.

Maybe you’ve seen a room like this in the movies: it’s deep inside a building, there are lots of dials and gauges, and engine

People don’t tend to knock when they come into my office.

Creation

Q As a fifth-grade Sunday school teacher, how can I teach Genesis 1 without sett

Talking About Homosexuality

Regarding the Editorial and IMHO of the March 2009 issue (“What’s to Discuss?” and

Teenagers make adults anxious.

Bowling was not my first choice.

The Institute for Christian Studies (ICS) in Toronto is a graduate school started by, funded by, and for folks in the Reformed Christian

It’s early morning, and the temperature has already reached 100 degrees in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In order to reach out to a broader audience, Back to God Ministries International has endorsed moving to “ReFrame Media” as t

How do we avoid destroying the temple of God?

Former Calvin College physics professor Vernon J. Ehlers introduced a resolution in the U.S.

Going to the doctor can be scary, especially when you’re only 10 years old.

Fred wants his children to develop a heart for mission outreach.

Signs of God’s Faithfulness

t has been a long, hard winter. Longer and harder than any I can recall in recent years.