While there are 32.5 million people classed as refugees worldwide, sponsors in Canada are waiting as many as three years from the time of application to welcoming expected newcomers.
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At Lee Street Christian Reformed Church in Wyoming, Mich., English speakers and Spanish speakers spend 30 minutes together once a week to practice one another’s language.
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A Christian Reformed Church worship survey in 2018 found that many more CRC congregations were celebrating specific liturgical seasons/days than they did in a previous worship survey 19 years earlier.
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The Banner’s Mixed Media editor previews the 2023 Oscars and highlights some of her favorite nominees.
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The diversity of the church is a window into God’s soul. And we’ve been trying to catch up since Genesis.
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Lika Roman’s courage and commitment to sharing her faith with others have brought a silver lining to the crisis in Ukraine.
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The women of an isolated religious colony reveal a shocking secret about the colony's men.
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Now a No. 1 New York Times bestseller, here is a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree.
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I was overwhelmed when my friend asked me to run for Regional Council.
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What does the Bible mean when it says, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Ps. 14:1)?
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If a loved one invites me to their same-sex wedding, can I show love by attending the wedding or would attending communicate that I agree with same-sex marriage?
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While daylight helps many plants and animals grow and prosper, darkness offers an equally important time to rest.
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Genuine prayer and a willingness to follow God’s leading turned a Coffee Break Bible study leader into a Bible teacher for her own young-adult and now adult grandchildren, leading many to Christ.
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Looking to understand more clearly the decisions of the Christian Reformed Church’s 2022 synod and hear details from the human sexuality report in their own language, leaders in the Ko-Am Classis invited theology professor Jeffrey Weima to present on the report.
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The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada released a statement Feb. 21 affirming duty to care to those who are suffering and resolving “to ensure people with disability, chronic illness and mental health struggles are welcomed into full participation and belonging.”
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From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, comes an uplifting new board book with a padded cover that is a perfect fit for little hands.
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A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an incredible adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.
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The Idealist is a complete portrait of Trice, Iowa State’s first Black football player.
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The 13 days of continuous, spontaneous worship at Asbury University inspired an arena worship service not far from the school and similar services at other colleges.
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“We need to change the way we treat disabled people in church spaces,” said Amy Kenny, a disabled scholar, Shakespeare lecturer, and author.
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Get some of our top picks for reading, watching, and listening for March 2023.
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Visiting the city, a girl sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gathers.
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What might be signs of the kingdom of God at work?
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If the person you are offering care to recognizes and trusts your intentions, they are likely to receive and respond.