In Daniel 9:17-19, we see one of the many examples of intercessory prayer in Scripture.“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that b
In many schools in our own neighborhoods, support for different abilities and learning styles is expected. But in other schools around the world, students with learning difficulties are overlooked, often because teachers have such full classrooms that resources and time are in short supply.Genesis G
All members of the Christian Reformed Church in North America are invited to join in prayer for Synod 2025.For 40 days before synod begins, prayer participants will receive daily emails with a Bible text, a prayer, and suggested questions for reflection or conversation. All of these prayers will ref
Kids in the Lucky Summer neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya, have big dreams—and one Christian school is giving students there a shot at achieving their aspirations with help from Resonate Global Mission’s Educational Care training.Resonate Global Mission missionary, Mwikali Wambua, says that many peopl
“Welcome to our ceremonial garden” boomed Bert Adema from an outdoor stage set up at the Indigenous Christian Fellowship in Regina, Sask. This vibrant space was once an abandoned lot but is now complete with benches, a fire pit, and murals that tell stories of resilience and reconciliation.Adema, di
In North America, we have automated solutions for labor-intensive work. A cement mixer with a couple of operators, for example, can quickly pour a massive concrete slab. In contrast, much of the world works on the “principle of the ant.” There is a Haitian proverb Men anpil, chay pa lou (Many hands
In a world increasingly connected through digital platforms, the role of media ministry has never been more critical. For millions of people who live in remote areas or places with limited access to churches, media ministry offers a lifeline—a way to hear the gospel, grow in faith, and connect with
When Nomkhosi first reached out to Pastor Deb through ReFrame Ministries’ Family Fire, she was in despair. “I was in a hopeless place,” Nomkhosi wrote.Despite her Christian faith, Nomkhosi was weighed down by struggles she didn’t fully understand: feeling isolated and burdened by relentless spiritua
I remember being at a classis meeting where a minister was being deposed due to significant challenges in his personal life. This pastor was given an opportunity to speak and, with the arms of his colleagues around his shoulders, he stood at the mic and quoted this proverb: “Wounds from a friend can
“Unless women tell their stories, someone else will tell it their way.” This is the motto of a new group of women theologians who are shedding light on gender inequality in the church.In 2009, most of the 2 million members of the United Church of Zambia, World Renew’s local partner, were women, but
“Home is where the heart is, and my heart is on this campus,” Shanaya James said.James is a sophomore at Calvin University from Islamabad, Pakistan. Like many international students, she decided to study at Calvin without ever visiting the school.Her reasons are ones commonly cited by other students
“The world belongs to God, and the world is everything—including our professions and our callings,” said Mwikali Wambua, a Resonate Global Mission missionary.Resonate is the Christian Reformed Church’s mission agency. As Resonate missionaries, church planters, and campus ministers work to spread the
Calvin Theological Seminary is blessed with a diverse community of over 300 students from more than 30 countries. This diversity enriches our community by bringing together a wide range of cultural backgrounds, experiences, and passions. Three current students—David Seunghwan Roh, Debbie Jin, and Ju
Cory Willson is no stranger to conversations about integrating worship and work. As professor of missiology, world Christianity, and public theology at Calvin Theological Seminary, Willson teaches, researches, and spearheads grant-funded programs and workshops all focusing on this very topic. His bo
In Lisa See’s novel The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, an early and defining moment of the story occurs when the main character assists her birth attendant mother with labor and delivery for a woman in their rural mountain village. But when healthy twins are born, there is no rejoicing. Instead, the
Synod’s mandate to Thrive, the Christian Reformed Church’s congregational support agency, calls the agency to equip and encourage CRC congregations “to practice lifelong faith formation and missional discipleship from a Reformed perspective, across all ages and stages of life, with particular attent
I had a good laugh recently when I learned that one of my teenagers was peppering her teacher with unwelcome “whys” about mathematical formulas and theorems. When worn down by their pupils’ questions, even the most patient pedagogues will eventually concede: “Because they are!” For a person like me,
Since 1983, the Christian Reformed Church’s Loan Fund has provided low-interest loans for church building improvements. In recent years, these loans have supported collaborative projects such as a renovation at Madison Church: South Hill (Grand Rapids, Mich.) that included space for a licensed early
One of the five goals of the Christian Reformed Church’s Our Journey ministry plan is to “cultivate practices of prayer and spiritual discipline.”As individuals and congregations across the CRC work toward this milestone, they are renewing a commitment to prayer and spiritual practices that deepen o
It’s Friday night at Casa Adobe, a ministry house in Costa Rica, and the loudest chess club ever is meeting.Resonate Global Mission missionary Micah Schuurman and his friend, José Mario, just explained how to checkmate with two bishops. As the kids start their games, birds chirp in the garden, a Ger