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The RE:Activate Reformed Youth Convention, hosted by a collection of Christian Reformed churches in and around Langley, B.C., hosted 200 teens at the beginning of September.

In response to the cultural mandate, Calvin has been committed to interdisciplinary sustainability work for a half century.

Warm and witty blessings found within the struggles of our shared humanity, from the New York Times bestselling authors of Good Enough.

Guitar virtuoso Phil Keaggy offers a gentle album of sacred songs based lyrically on poems by Kevin Belmonte.

Confused and disoriented, he was making his way home from the grocery store.

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”).

During our drive to church, I peeked at the picture a few times. It brought a smile to my face each time.

The latest report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research’s five-year study of the impact of the pandemic on America’s churches shows increased income, lower conflict, but more questioning of vocation by clergy.

Pastor John Xu of the Chinese Church of Iowa City (Iowa) reflected with founding pastor Jason Chen on the blessings of the student-ministry connected congregation.

A pastor who put God first and was unabashed about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, Ron Sprik died July 21. He was 84.

When dealing with family trauma, should Christians choose self-preservation or self-denial?

A pair of ex-lover ex-spies reunite to try to save the world.

Kendall Vanderslice, a professional baker and practical theologian who spends her days elbow-deep in dough, reveals that there is no food more spiritually significant than bread.

The New York Times bestselling author returns with a mystery with a touch of magical realism and a strong, female bookstore owner and bibliotherapist at its heart.

The U.S. Ministry Board of the Christian Reformed Church in North America has green-lit putting its large and aging Grand Rapids building on the market. Relocation plans are still in the works.

Four Christian Reformed congregations and one Reformed Church in America church committed to working together over a 13-month period to make their churches more welcoming and accessible for people with disabilities.

Beloved husband/wife duo Seth & Nirva return with On Earth, a six-song EP inspired by the words of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

The harrowing yet ultimately inspiring memoir of the young educator and activist who has become the face of women's rights in Afghanistan.

Understanding what we have in common helps me not only to understand my own cognitive function, but to better support those living with dementia.

If I could capture the time I have spent driving to appointments and occupying medical offices, it would amaze me how much it adds up.

The thrilling true story of an ancient plant, wonderfully reborn in the modern era through the hard work of two female scientists.

The stakes have never been higher as Star Trek: Picard boldly goes into its third and final season.

A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the center of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss.