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My position as this year’s synodical Parliamentarian afforded me a close view of the deliberations.

John 'Ludwig' Taylor's life of solitude is upended when his identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears. Drafted in by his sister-in-law, John reluctantly assumes his brother's identity as a police detective in order to find clues to his brother's whereabouts.

When We Swung from Church Bells is a collection of essays that explore what it means to look at and understand the world through the lens of story.

Known for his strong, biblical sermons he preached up to age 95, John Bylsma had a deep desire to emulate Jesus’ love for others. He died June 8 at age 96.

Clinton (Ont.) Christian Reformed Church is taking a community lens to each of its ministries to strengthen relationships with local families and its wider community.

Pastors from five Christian Reformed congregations in rural western Michigan took part in a service July 27 to pray for rain.

The holistic theological education at Calvin Seminary focuses on the entire person, forming them as discerning, biblically wise, gospel-shaped leaders.

I think having an opportunity to give of our money as a gesture symbolic of our giving of ourselves is important.

A heartfelt collection of stories celebrates the unique roles that friendship, food, and hospitality play within the context of motherhood.

It wasn’t Gutenberg’s press, but for almost 90 years the printing press had an outsized effect on the location and size of the CRC’s denominational facilities.

I was disappointed with myself that I hadn’t been able to remember her name.

What’s it like to chair a synod? Why volunteer for one of Synod’s most demanding roles? What issues are bubbling up for Synod 2027? Chad Steenwyk offers his final thoughts as our season Exploring Synod 2026 comes to a close.

You might be asking yourself, “What did I get myself into?”

Laura, Mary, Ma, and Pa head for a new life on the prairie in this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic book.

A defining major work from today’s leading Bible scholar, N. T. Wright traces the biblical promise of God’s care for the future, offering authentic hope in a chaotic age.

Pastor and chaplain Bill Stroo is remembered as an encouraging and kind listener. He died June 22 at age 83.

From award-winning author of The Skin I’m In comes a story about a southern girl far from home at an elite girls boarding school, who must find the courage to be herself and to dream of a brighter future.

Meet the leaders of World Renew.

Ever wondered what synods are like from an officer’s perspective? President Chad Steenwyk and Vice President Derek Buikema give a personal, inside look at this year’s Synod from a unique vantage point.

A Romanian author writes a novel based loosely on her childhood in communist Romania, circa 1989.

Studies show that the words we use for something affect how we think of that thing.

The “semiquincentennial” is a mouthful, but 250 years is a big number!