It takes time and some mileage to be a disciple of Jesus.

Encouraging people to share their differences makes for a healthy congregation.

Lessons and challenges for pastors’ spouses.

Scripture has much to say about God’s purpose for marriage.

How can congregations develop practices for welcoming all baptized people to deeper participation in the Lord’s Supper?

Wherever Jesus is in the city, there is urban ministry.

Some time ago President Obama was accused of not believing in “American exceptionalism.” No matter what a president says o

To dream is to trust, but it is also to surrender.

Christ replaces our shame, anxiety, and hostility with confidence, faith, and hospitality.

I park my police car under a shade tree at Roberto Clemente Park and watch some elementary school-age boys from the neighborhood playi

The CRC’s new policy of diversity in leadership follows the spirit of the New Testament church.

Where is our greatest Easter impact?

The story of humanity begins in a garden, ends in a park-like city, and is focused in between on a cemetery.

Our congregation is hosting a workshop on financial stewardship.

Was it because of us or because of God that Jesus had to die?

In his Banner article (“Reformed Matters: Supporting Public

Music can make a powerful difference in the lives of people with dementia.

God can use us to redeem the world, one creative act at a time.

Deep in thought, sitting on an old chair in the cafeteria of Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids, Mich., I was struggling to find my ident

Let’s claim the story of the Belhar Confession for ourselves.

A hospitable attitude toward science and faith is critical for a compelling Christian witness.

Sometimes research by scholars in pursuit of truth can bump up against the boundaries of Scripture and the Reformed doctrines.

As full-bodied imagebearers of God, our center of gravity is located as much in our bodies as in our minds.