17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (325+ words) A January trip saw Joel Ringma, Terrace, B. C. , pastor; James Vanderlaan, director of advancement for Resonate Global Mission; and Fred Reitsma, a member of Smithers (B. C.) Christian Reformed Church, attend and support a pastors" conference in Kabala, Sierra Leone. It was a…...

17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (1010+ words) As I Was Saying is a forum for a variety of perspectives to foster faith-related conversations among our readers with the goal of mutual learning, even in disagreement. Apart from articles written by editorial staff, these perspectives do not necessarily…...

17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (304+ words) After decades of declining attendance, Fort Wingate (N. M.) Christian Reformed Church is exploring a new ministry model that would transform its property into a community-focused retreat center. A key factor shaping those discussions is a land-use directive, in place since the…...

17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (330+ words) Winner of the Illumination Book Awards'Silver and a 2026 Independent Press, this book follows Abigail and her family as they explore the wonders of creation. Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth Abigail loves "first Saturdays'the first Saturday of each…...

17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (454+ words) Matthew Goode translates his standard sardonic character into a new version in Dept. Q: a PTSD-riddled detective making lemonade from the lemons he's been given. Detective Carl Morck is not a nice guy when we meet him. He's not likable or…...

17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (387+ words) This tension-filled tale is sure to thrill fans of Amish fiction and romantic suspense alike, threading together themes of the protective hero, a fish out of water, and confronting trauma. When Stephanie Miller was 16 years old, her parents died in…...

16+ hour, 44+ min ago  (966+ words) Two or three times each year, Christian Reformed churches send representatives to their classis, a regional assembly of churches. Many of the actions taken by classes are governed by the CRC's Church Order, the rules that govern denominational life. Here…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (190+ words) Maggie Peckford, with her husband and three young children, began attending Williamsburg (Ont.) CRC in spring 2024. In the fall of 2025 she joined its inaugural hospitality committee and says the church has been very receptive to hearing her perspective as a…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (117+ words) In what ways does Resonate Global Mission equip local CRC people and churches to do kingdom work? Our vision for leading the denomination on mission flows from Acts 1: 8 where Jesus instructs his followers to wait for the Holy Spirit, but…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (164+ words) Jack Hielema's life was marked by steadfast faith, thoughtful counsel, faithful ministry, and deep care for people. Jack, 94, died March 10. In 1978 the family returned to Canada, where Jack accepted a call to Maranatha CRC in Calgary, Alta. , where he served…...