We have a vague notion that heaven is somewhere “up there,” but more likely it is located well outside of our sense of space or even time.

In some ways we all just want to be happy—to have a jump in our stride, a smile on our face, a warm feeling in the chest.

When we begin to see Jesus as our shalom, we begin to understand the depth and hope of his shalom.

Anger is a normal and at times necessary emotion; rage is a deadly sin.

Over my 25 years in ministry, I’ve become increasingly concerned about narcissism in the church. About five years ago, I decided it was time for a serious conversation.

The myth of “the one” says the universe has picked out one special person for you, a soulmate perfectly crafted to meet your every need and fit your every curve of character.

Until I began navigating the challenges of communication with my son, I never thought of the ability to be heard as a privilege, a luxury available to some but not others.

One seldom hears or reads a news story without reference to a robust debate on some issue.

CRC members along a spectrum of opinions share their beliefs.

We believe there are biblical principles that point us toward a hopeful vision of Christian civic engagement.

Would we have the gospel of Mark were it not for Barnabas? Had Barnabas not encouraged the lad and taken him on his own missionary journey, Mark might have disappeared into obscurity.

I wonder what I would have done if I was in Ebed-Melech’s place. Would I have acted courageously? Or would I have remained silent?

Using a light, non-sermonizing touch, Pastor Daniel Im dissects seven common lies that have changed the way Americans approach work, life, and love.

Church shopping became church hopping, then church stopping.

What do we do with that loss? You can’t really have a funeral for someone who is still living. Yet a loss like this is in fact a death in the family.

We cannot lump all LGBTQ+ people into one category—just like we cannot lump all straight people into one category.

Jesus always called people not only to follow him, but to join with other disciples in doing so.

Books and stories can plant seeds of empathy, and to empathize with another is the beginning of peace.

“Purity in the hands of a holy God is a powerful instrument.”

Have you ever driven yourself to your destination with no memory of the drive? Or perhaps you’ve discovered yourself lost in a daydream when you intended to be in prayer? Mindfulness can help you focus on the now.

Jesus held his threefold office in perfect balance. We do not. In fact, we are prone to emphasize one of the offices at the expense of the other two. Each of us is lopsided. What’s worse, our lopsidedness does more than hinder our personal growth. It also causes us to discount other believers who do not share the same lopsidedness.

Black History Month is an invitation and an opportunity to dig deeper into U.S. and Canadian history and the accomplishments of black people in North America.