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As the Faith Practices Project continues to unfold, here’s how ministry leaders in different contexts are using and contributing to the resources.

A refreshing network show about journalism in Alaska, a Native-run show about a small town in Connecticut, and a legal drama set in Manitoba all try with varying results to center Native characters and stories.

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In her one question, I felt listened to, cared for, and not alone—and our conversation continued for quite a while.

A novel about a young Syrian couple in the throes of new love on the cusp of their bright future when a travel ban rips them apart on the eve of their son’s premature birth.

A Navy SEAL hunts down those responsible for killing his family.

Combat perfectionism and build your children's self-confidence with this sweet, inspirational picture book from Emily Ley.

Keller said many of his fellow Christians have become afraid to say they are sorry and admit when they are wrong. Others use forgiveness to hide the truth.

Abruptly, a friendship I viewed as being unbreakable—a mighty oak tree—had been hit by lightning.

Gateway Community CRC in Abbotsford, B.C., received an award, and Sonlight Community CRC in Lynden, Wash., recognized lasting positive impact after a year of aid toward flood relief.

How will our people learn Reformed doctrine in church now that synod has removed the requirement for catechism sermons?

A sense of control began to deteriorate when the family moved from Beijing to New York.

Named by Apple as the Best Show of the Year 2021, host Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are—and who we become—in the face of a big change.

Nurse Amy Loughren is shocked when her colleague is found responsible for the murder of dozens of patients over a period of 16 years.

Eva wants to run away from her life—if only she could remember how. But perhaps a new beginning is possible in this poignant novel of faith, aging, and surprises.

I have worked too much at building and maintaining a facade.

Now when the Holy Spirit prompts someone to write a note in church or during Bible study, there is a place to do that before they forget.

I’m hearing suggestions that the Bible is not a rule book, but Christian confessions declare it “the only rule for life and faith” (Westminster Confession) and “infallible rule” (Belgic Confession, Art. 7). Which is right?

If we refuse to keep each other’s company until our disputes have been settled, we will die alone.

Launching the next phase of a global consultation among Catholics, organizers noted a theme in responses: increase the welcome to the church’s tent.

CeCe Winans won two Dove Awards at the 2022 ceremony, including making history as the first Black female soloist to win Artist of the Year.