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‘Luther: The Rock Opera’ Retells Story of Reformation

The Protestant Reformation was a little bit like social media, featuring charismatic influencers, cutting-edge technology and viral content, according to Michael Bridges...

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Enough Trouble

by Syd Hielema | We had just crossed the border from Michigan into Ontario. I was driving a van filled with seven college student worship leaders, and one of the guys piped up, “It’s two hours till we're back on campus. I’d like everyone to name their favorite Bible verse and explain...

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Fixer Upper, Hunted, or Pinned: How Have You Built Your House?

by Cheryl Challah | As I pull up to the first of two homes where I will be design consulting, I immediately notice the washed-out paint on the garage door. Oh, and that row of old yews has to go. Inside, that little sunroom...

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Stewardship

by Rolf Bouma | I recently read that the city of San Francisco has banned plastic straws. I understand taking care of the environment, but isn’t this going too far? Can’t straws be recycled? Should Christians support or oppose such bans?

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Church/Bible/Doctrine

Question: I made profession of faith many years ago as a young teenager. But it was group pressure that made me do it, not a genuine belief in God. I have now come to a true faith. Can I make profession of faith again?

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You Can’t Take It with You

by Rev. George Vink | Retirement, I’m finding, is a time of reflection. Sometimes I wonder if, as a pastor, I’ve done enough teaching about estate and “stuff” management. When brothers aren’t talking because of a rift over their mother’s sewing machine, claimed by the one and wanted by the other...

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Countering Polarization with Prayer

Righteous anger at blatant injustice and ungodliness can morph into mere outrage, a cheap adrenaline high damaging to both yourself and others. As the old trope goes, one should not discuss religion or politics in polite company. I do both on a daily basis. This is not by accident...

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Expect Tears and Anticipate Joy

by Rachel Von Stein | In November of 2016, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram revealed a lump in her left breast. She was 43 years old. Becky would need a mastectomy and chemotherapy. I know it’s superficial, but I couldn’t help thinking about her beautiful hair...