Like many around the globe, my ministry, my family, and I have had to make changes to our way of life in light of COVID-19. This spring, Restorations had been looking forward to completing the...
Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. - Psalm 102:1-2 Bethany Christian...
It all started with a science experiment and a group of chicks. I grabbed one chick and eyeballed it like I was a hungry hawk. When placed back in its box the chick played possum for about a minute...
In the middle of a pandemic of their own, the characters in Albert Camus’ The Plague are weary. The quarantine, disease, and death are enough to exhaust anyone. But -- of course -- the painful things...
I was recently invited to join an online prayer group of ministers and elders and was asked to offer a prayer of comfort during our time together in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course I...
While COVID-19 has affected everyone deeply, immigrants and refugees to the United States are particularly vulnerable. Here are ten activities for you and your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews to...
This world is not perfect. It is not peace-full. It is not unbroken. It is not wholly good. This world witnesses hardship, oppression, death, injustice; and it walks on. Relentless. Unapologetic. It...
I never intended to work as a psychotherapist. When I first went off to ‘pursue’ a career I chose being a school teacher. I even taught Grade 6 for two years. Then as life would have it, I decided to...
His huge outstretched arms protect you— under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm. - Psalm 91 (The Message) U.S. Deports Almost 400 Children Under new Coronovirus Rules. New rules...
This is Holy Week, and today is called Maundy Thursday. The name is derived from mandatum, the Latin word from which we get our word ‘mandate’, or command – and commemorates Jesus' new command in John...
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) Violence in Colombia Advocates are...
Over the past two weeks rhetoric has heated up with regards to race. I heard one woman question whether COVID-19 was passed through Chinese food. I’ve heard from Chinese friends that they’ve been...
Across the globe populations are being told to stay home, to isolate from their neighbors, to not travel or even go into work. Drastic measures taken to safeguard our neighbors by creating borders...
As employees of the CRC we’re working from home as much as possible to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. So we’re sharing some of our favourite podcasts with each other and with you...
The various ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America strive to care for our vulnerable neighbors well. During this time of COVID-19 there are many ways in which we, as people of...
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13 For Those Providing Essential Services This...
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. - Psalm...
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." - Romans 12:12 Unborn Child Protection Act On February 25, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act was defeated in the Senate. The...