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Years ago, it seems like we spent a lot of time in church listening to sermons about or studying apologetics, but these days, not so much. Why?

Formed in 1910 by Dutch immigrants, First Christian Reformed Church in Edmonton, Alta., is now seeing its membership increased by newcomers from Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, and by those to whom elder Valentine Ojelede ministers at a downtown mission.

Christian Reformed member and small town Alberta doctor Robert Greidanus was honored with Family Physician of the Year for 2024 by the Alberta College of Family Physicians.

Jeremiah Bašurić, a pastor in Edmonton, Alta., and Sebastian Maldonado, a campus minister in Toronto, Ont., will share the position of senior leader for intercultural ministry in Canada.

Canadian Christians frustrated with the church have come “undone” and are leaving politely in what this book dubs a Quiet Deconstruction.

A Norwegian gamer died of a degenerative muscular disease at age 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life—but soon discovered they were wrong.

During Advent, the Today devotionals offered by ReFrame Ministries explore the theme of light breaking through darkness.

Mack Brock, a founder of Elevation Worship, emphasizes God’s past and present faithfulness with his 11-track solo record, This Is Holy.

This journey of 50 days, written by a young man with Down Syndrome and his dad, will help you take steps to handle worry, anxiety, and fear. Perfect for family devotions.

I am an elderly Christian who can find himself in discussions about burial plans. When I share that my remains will be donated for medical research, some people react negatively. Please comment.

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But that’s not what the angels sang about. Nor did Jesus promise peace on earth for all men (or women).

The physical demands of running were intense, but I soon realized that the mental aspect was equally challenging.

Dan SaSuWeh Jones chronicles his family's time at Chilocco—starting with his grandmother Little Moon's arrival when the school first opened and ending with him working on the maintenance crew when the school shut down nearly 100 years later.

The Space Adventure Series is Back, with More Thrills, Humor, and Timely Questions

Your to-be-read pile just got a bit bigger with these three suggestions for reading during Native American Heritage Month, from a Native alternative to Little House on the Prairie to a YA thriller.

Tuesday nights in Bellingham, Wash., a band of friends from First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, Wash., distribute sandwiches, socks, and bottles of water.

One of World Renew’s local partners in West Africa started sharing information through radio broadcasts focused on food security, income generation, and health.

An essential resource that addresses the unique experiences of trauma, healing, and mental health in Asian and Asian American communities.

From Sibert Honor–winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family moving back to their ancestral land.

School is the most straightforward way to get this kind of education, but it’s not the only way nor even always the best way.

Be honest. Do you prefer light topics when talking with your fellow church attenders?

In the 2024 denomination survey, top picks to the prompt “To me, the term ‘Christian Reformed’ means....” include "Christ-centered," "Scripture-centered," and "Conservative."