James 2:26 (“Faith without deeds is dead”) seems to contradict Galatians 2:16 (we are “justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law”).
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During our drive to church, I peeked at the picture a few times. It brought a smile to my face each time.
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The latest report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research’s five-year study of the impact of the pandemic on America’s churches shows increased income, lower conflict, but more questioning of vocation by clergy.
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Pastor John Xu of the Chinese Church of Iowa City (Iowa) reflected with founding pastor Jason Chen on the blessings of the student-ministry connected congregation.
In Memoriam: Rev. Ronald R. Sprik
1939-2023READ MOREA pastor who put God first and was unabashed about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, Ron Sprik died July 21. He was 84.
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When dealing with family trauma, should Christians choose self-preservation or self-denial?
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A pair of ex-lover ex-spies reunite to try to save the world.
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Kendall Vanderslice, a professional baker and practical theologian who spends her days elbow-deep in dough, reveals that there is no food more spiritually significant than bread.
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The New York Times bestselling author returns with a mystery with a touch of magical realism and a strong, female bookstore owner and bibliotherapist at its heart.
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The U.S. Ministry Board of the ҵ has green-lit putting its large and aging Grand Rapids building on the market. Relocation plans are still in the works.
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Four Christian Reformed congregations and one Reformed Church in America church committed to working together over a 13-month period to make their churches more welcoming and accessible for people with disabilities.
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Beloved husband/wife duo Seth & Nirva return with On Earth, a six-song EP inspired by the words of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
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The harrowing yet ultimately inspiring memoir of the young educator and activist who has become the face of women's rights in Afghanistan.
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Understanding what we have in common helps me not only to understand my own cognitive function, but to better support those living with dementia.
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If I could capture the time I have spent driving to appointments and occupying medical offices, it would amaze me how much it adds up.
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The thrilling true story of an ancient plant, wonderfully reborn in the modern era through the hard work of two female scientists.
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The stakes have never been higher as Star Trek: Picard boldly goes into its third and final season.
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A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the center of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss.
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Abby Vander Wal, 16, a student at Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst, Ill., and member of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, was outside hitter for Team USA in the international competition.
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Mike Hogeterp, founding director of the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue in Canada is leaving to take a position with NAIITS, an Indigenous learning community.
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Out of this inquiry came an event where young adults were called in as the experts to share about their lives.
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Arizona pastors talk about the defining moments of the church.
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A reflection on the musical genius of The Band’s Robbie Robertson by a CRC member from Robertson’s Mohawk home community.
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In my 95 years of attending Christian Reformed churches, I have almost never heard a CRC pastor include an invitation to commit to Jesus or offer any follow-up for those who might be seeking. Why?