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Ontario Church Hospitality Committee Sees What's Overlooked
1+ day, 4+ 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…...
Director's Desk: Meet Kevin De Raaf
1+ day, 9+ 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…...
In Memoriam: Rev. Jacob (Jack) Hielema
6+ day, 9+ 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…...
The Lumber Baron's Wife
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (462+ words) When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel from bestselling author Lynn Austin. The Lumber Baron's Wife Lynn Austin…...
Missional Liturgy
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (432+ 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…...
More Than a Metaphor: Resurrection in John's Gospel
1+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ 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…...
Only a Prayer Away EP
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (525+ words) Jonathan Cain, original member of the iconic rock band Journey, offers a six-song faith-based EP. Only a Prayer Away EP Jonathan Cain, member of the popular 1970s and "80s rock band Journey (which still tours widely today), offers the Christian solo project,…...
Rev. Jacob (Jack) Hielema
6+ day, 9+ 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…...
Report Proposes Supervisory Reminders, System for Recording History of Allegations
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (697+ words) A report addressing accountability in pastoral misconduct, in response to a formal request from 2024, has nine recommendations for "churches to grow in their ability to act as instruments of Christ's redemption and healing." Report Proposes Supervisory Reminders, System for Recording…...
Marie's Magic Eggs: How Marie Procai Kept the Ukrainian Art of Pysanky Alive
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (753+ words) Here is the inspiring story of the woman who kept alive the Ukrainian art of pysanky Easter eggs and brought it to America. Perfect for Eastertide. Marie's Magic Eggs: How Marie Procai Kept the Ukrainian Art of Pysanky Alive Illustrator…...