A New Year’s Spiritual Check-Up with John Newton

When I battled COVID a couple of summers ago, I developed a somewhat unhealthy habit. At one of the lower …

Comfort from an Epitaph

You never know what will wake you in the morning—a reminder of something you forgot to do the day before, …

The Reliability of Scripture

When I was a kid, we often played the telephone game, whispering a message from one ear to another all …

Wormholes, Knots, and Imperfections

What I’ve learned during my time as a sawdust maker is that those imperfections are some of the most beautiful …

Why Does the CRC Allow Its Members to Go to War?

In Matthew 5, Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek and to love our enemies. So why does the …

In Memoriam: Rev. John Calvin Rickers

“John Rickers was a kind and humble pastor with a servant heart and a deep love for Jesus and for …