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When I am not sure but have to make a choice, I choose to risk erring on the side of love and inclusion.

Having a community of people learning together helps us explore a topic more deeply and gain from each other’s wisdom.

Having written nearly 40 books across a number of genres: fiction, autobiography, theology, essays, and sermons, Frederick Buechner died Aug. 15.

For fans of Pam Jenoff, Ruta Sepetys and Jennifer Robson comes a richly told WWII story of unlikely allies struggling together against Nazi occupation in the Netherlands.

Country queen Carrie Underwood returns with a fun, hook-laden album.

At its triennial Churchwide Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States reiterated its commitment to develop Native leaders in the church and encourage the return of land.

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My husband and I can’t agree on whether we should be cremated or not. Is there any biblical instruction for this?

Bethel Christian Reformed Church, in Sioux Center, Iowa, is one of several congregations working to resettle displaced Ukrainian families.

“You never want justice and equity to be dependent on goodwill,” says Rabbi Julia Watts Belser, long-time disability justice advocate in Washington, D.C.

Jazmyn Simon’s debut is a moving love letter to children struggling to accept themselves inside and out—exactly as they are. This gorgeous picture book was inspired by a conversation between the author and her daughter.

A young conman teams with an experienced thief on a globetrotting treasure hunt.

Perfect for children struggling with separation anxiety or a change in family life, this book represents a parent’s promise that they will be back, no matter what.

When I was appointed as a delegate to synod the first week of March, and I was immediately asked about it, all I could say was, "I don't know."

Monica Schaap Pierce, the new executive director of Christian Churches Together, USA, sees the group’s “intentional focus on relationship-building … as important as ever given the urgency of unity in our divided world.”

Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey being offered across Canada that was designed to prepare Christians to build relationships marked by mutual respect and reciprocity with Indigenous communities.

No one can deny the value of ongoing learning in our life and ministry, yet, curiously, we often overlook it.

An extension of River Valley Worship, AGES is the sound of the young people of River Valley Church.

In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the now-teens unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.

Leaders in many Christian churches are embracing Enneagram personality typing. I would be very glad to have solidly Reformed feedback on this practice.

Sin is our daily addiction. When we come together in worship, it is a time of encouraging each other in sobriety from our sins.

Why is our preaching viewed by some as the promotion and protection of ideals and values we hold sacred and not as the delivery of good news to be discussed?