James 2:26 (“Faith without deeds is dead”) seems to contradict Galatians 2:16 (we are “justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law”).

In my 95 years of attending Christian Reformed churches, I have almost never heard a CRC pastor include an invitation to commit to Jesus or offer any follow-up for those who might be seeking. Why?

I have been to places (concerts, fireworks, city streets) where a person is yelling out the gospel to the sinners walking by.

Relationships can withstand tremendous amounts of hard truths, but they collapse quickly under the weight of deception.

Why do some Christians who are generally opposed to abortion allow for abortion in the case of pregnancy due to rape? Isn’t that a double standard?

We need to know that our prayers make a difference, but prayer is not magic or manipulation.

Here are three of my current favorite apps and a bit about why I like them. Search for them online by name if you want to check them out.

Are officebearers in the Christian Reformed Church required to teach only penal substitutionary atonement theory, or may they explain other atonement theories?

Is it to send out applications one at a time and wait? Or send a bunch until I find something?

We know from Scripture that Christians are commanded to forgive. But is it always required, even in situations of abuse or violence?

These prayers involve asking, listening, and acting—perhaps not what first comes to mind when we think of the call to pray.

Our children are visual learners, but so much in our worship and church programming is word-based. What's a parent to do?

Our children look to us as their example for how to live. Through us, they discern a model for how to live as broken people in a broken world.

I’m hearing a lot about the artificially intelligent ChatGPT these days. Should I pay attention?

There are important context clues to help us understand this phrase.

My job feels as if it has become my whole life. As much as I love it, I don’t think it’s healthy for me to check my messages constantly or work whenever I have a free moment. How do I break the pattern I’ve fallen into?

Can a couple get married in the eyes of the church but not in the eyes of the state if they have financial or family concerns about a legal marriage?

If a loved one invites me to their same-sex wedding, can I show love by attending the wedding or would attending communicate that I agree with same-sex marriage?

What might be signs of the kingdom of God at work?

Our family has gotten into the habit of streaming worship rather than attending in person. As adults, we meet regularly with our small group, but what is the downside for our kids?

My mom is refusing to follow through with the medical treatment the doctor is recommending. She knows this will likely shorten her life, yet she remains stubborn. How can I get her to see her life’s value to us and especially to her grandkids?

I know big technology companies keep track of our every move online, but what about privacy among family members and friends online?

No one can simply write a letter to synod unless they have standing to do so and have followed the prescribed procedures for submitting material for synod’s agenda.