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A pastor, missionary, and theology teacher, Arnold Rumph seemed ready at the end of his life to “dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” He died June 19 at age 94.

Actions of classes in the Christian Reformed Church since March include approving retirements, welcoming pastors from other denominations, and processing several pastor-church separations.

A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think—about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.

All Nikki and Jason want is a baby—the one thing they can't have—so they decide to adopt; with their dysfunctional friends, screwball families, and chaotic lives, the adoption panel might not agree they're ready to be parents.

Veteran hospital chaplain to the sick, dying, and bereaved, J.S. Park offers you permission to grieve and heal at your own pace.

ReFrame’s Russian ministry team has established a chat hotline for people in Ukraine.

A young British woman working in a book bindery gets a chance to pursue knowledge and love when World War I upends her life in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author.

Downcast Souls Expectant Hearts speaks to the heart of faith. The songs remind us that we do not grieve alone, nor do we grieve without hope.

Step into the beguiling world of 1926 New York and discover the power of resilience, friendship, and love from award-winning author Jocelyn Green.

Science is very good at some things, but it is limited.

His net starts to break under the weight of the madly squirming fish. Are his blessings about to become curses?

Reuben DeBoer, member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Dunnville, Ont., is a 2024 recipient of the nationally awarded Schulich Leader Scholarship.

A hard-working, disciplined teacher and preacher with a dry sense of humor, John Boonstra pastored five congregations and served another six communities as an interim pastor. He died June 20 at age 93.

A July conference at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., offered Bible studies for men, women, and children on the theme “Inspired by Hope,” based on 1 Thessalonians 1:3.

A dramatically illustrated biography of Private Rosetta “Lyons” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman’s perspective.

Famed magician and comedian Justin Willman uses his extraordinary skills to pull off ambitious and hilarious pranks like you've never seen.

The DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Canada presented its 2024 National Hummingbird Award to Vancouver, B.C., resident Sandra Pronteau.

How can we best address long-term systems of injustice while also being responsive to immediate needs in our communities?

Now is a great time to express interest.

Acoustic quartet Acts of Congress provides a stunning blend of violin, mandolin, and guitar music in The Hymns that Made Us.

Journey alongside Alisa Keeton and discover scientifically based, biblically sound mind-body tools to change how you process pain to experience emotional freedom, physical renewal, and spiritual transformation.

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When a grieving woman unexpectedly steps into a different version of her life, she must choose between the husband she loves and the daughter she lost in this brave, gripping novel.