If you watch closely, you can see many moments of joy in creation. Sometimes creation brings us joy, and sometimes you can see joy happening for other parts of creation.

I hope April 8, 2024, is a sunny day here in East Palmyra, N.Y. If it is, I’ll have the opportunity to view a solar eclipse from within the “path of totality.”

I believe inclusion is one of the foremost things Jesus taught during his ministry on earth.

I’ve heard Christians say that COVID vaccines are “against their religion.” What do they mean? Does the Christian Reformed Church have a position?

This summer I experienced a mental health crisis.

Preparing to say goodbye, Papa said, “Let’s sing our song before we leave.” Our song? Tilting my head and squinting his way, I wondered, “What song?”

My time as a campus minister taught me that one of the best tools we have to deal with people’s spiritual doubts is patience.

As Christians, we believe there is a sinful nature inside us that disrupts our relationship with God and other people—and that’s not the way it’s supposed to be.

The two criminals crucified with Jesus (Luke 23:39-43) are a microcosm of humanity under suffering.

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Is it wrong to continue asking God for something over and over again? Is it a sign that the answer is “no” if you haven’t yet received it?

During adolescence my view of my mother’s occupation as a stay-at-home mom turned to the judgmental conclusion that she was not living up to her potential.

At the beginning of the semester, we were all hesitant to speak up, but by the end of the semester everyone was chiming in about what they did or didn’t like.

Each one, with its unique shape and color, played a vital role in the grand design we were creating.

I'm in a job that I never planned to be doing. I feel I should be thankful to have a job, but I'm not really sure how I feel about it or whether I should do anything about it.

To be honest, I’ve always thought it was a bit of an odd tradition.

I was so happy as a child that I thought, “There are two kinds of people in the world: Indians, and those who want to be Indians.” (“Indian” was the common term for Indigenous people at the time.)

I have faithfully supported a missionary all my adult life. With retirement around the corner, I’m not sure I can continue. Is there something I should do before my donations end?

Bavinck discusses the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches to preaching, then insists that they belong together in a balanced, biblical approach.

Is this defeat? A church razed after it was raised in joy and promise decades ago?

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My elderly mother has little interest in discussing details that might help us plan a meaningful funeral service. Any suggestions?

I suspect you cannot properly love God without loving your neighbor nor properly love your neighbor without loving God.