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This delightful picture book romp features an adorable grandfather and granddaughter, a lively group of marketgoers, and one very memorable fly.

Tree63, who hit No. 1 on Christian radio with “Blessed Be Your Name,” releases their first record in 11 years.

Seeing that commercial vacation Bible school material didn’t always hit the gospel message, Harderwyk Ministries in Holland, Mich., began producing its own. Now they’re sharing it.

A pastor and theologian with a deep commitment to mission work, Rev. Young Ook Kim died July 16, aged 87.

Families enjoyed sunshine, facepainting, and other activities at Wallaceburg CRC’s anniversary celebration July 11, 2026.

Calvin student, athlete, and cancer survivor Colin Jambekar graduated this spring.

Are you battling chronic struggles-whether physical, mental, emotional, relational, or social? Are they eating away at your faith? Sydney Anne Bennett has been there.

Many of us changed our view of Sundays and have lost God’s rhythm.

A joyful debut picture book ode to the music, games, food, and fun a young girl encounters at her family’s annual summer cookout at Grandma’s house.

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.

What looks like a sudden failure is usually the fruit of a long, quiet formation—one that unfolded beneath the surface, unnoticed and unnamed.

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.