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I used to be the kind of person who inadvertently killed any houseplant to cross our threshold.

Got something to say to synod? A lot of people (or councils or classes) have had a lot to share in the past five years

One of the things I love about music is that it affects us more at the heart level. Music tends to make us feel.

Regardless of how righteous and benevolent our requests are, petition is still just one small aspect of prayer that often gets treated as the whole.

A soaring tale of wonder, loss, redemption, and restoration from Cheryl Grey Bostrom, the award-winning author of Sugar Birds.

The true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon. Dr. Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan.

The collective voices in this book argue that there is underappreciated beauty, diversity, joy, benefit, and place for the Asian American church

Since the mid-2000s, the nones—Americans who claim no religion—have been the fastest-growing segment of the religious landscape. But that growth might be slowing.

Four Christian Reformed Church chaplains attended a Canadian national conference for providers of spiritual care. One of them was its co-chair.

Dave Weemhoff was a humble man with a ready smile and a caring and gentle spirit. He died May 2 at age 69.

Synod 2024 opened on May 29 with a virtual convening to elect the president, vice president, and two clerks who will serve this year.

The Christian Reformed Church’s Synod 2024 started with a reminder that God is with us as it drew delegates together in a video-based session.

It takes intentionality and a willingness to examine the barriers to access that exist in our systems, our architecture, our communication, and our attitudes.

Every week on Butter No Parsnips, your hosts Emily Moyers and Kyle Imperatore take you on an adventure through the weird, wacky, wonderful, and sometimes wicked history of one wayside word.

When Western Christians think about God, the default image that comes to mind is usually white and male. How did that happen?

Friends of mine are struggling to decide whether they should move for a job. It sounds like a great opportunity for her, but she and her family are happy here. What advice can I give them, and how do I support them?

If you’re new to the magazine, there might be some things you don’t know.

It’s more serious than some think.

Let’s ensure all voices—and all stories—have the chance to be heard.

Revered teacher and librarian John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse.

One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of grueling challenges to claim the honor—and cash reward—as the last one standing in this Korean reality show with English subtitles.

From New York Times-bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family.

Trained as both an engineer and a pastor, Scott DeVries had a calm demeanor and shared his strengths of patience and strategic thinking as a denominational leader.