We call such disasters “acts of God,” but their devastation is vastly increased by human activity. 

The last time I posted here, I shared my review of Pulitzer-prizewinning journalist Eliza Griswold's recent book, Circle of Hope:…

Ukraine’s continued survival owes move to the bravery of Ukrainians than the support it has received from the West.

Dear Reader,On August 14 of this year, my wife Tammy and I celebrated twenty-five years of marriage. I can hardly…

Stray shoes are oddly personal, poignant, slightly disturbing when you come upon them.

After considering it for several years, I finally decided a few weeks ago to join the choir at our church.…

My ordination in the Christian Reformed Church has served its purpose. And now I leave it behind.

The concept of divine spaciousness is one that has captivated me for years.

Every Thursday afternoon throughout June, July, and August, First Church volunteers fire up a grill and hand out free hot…

I will shortly cease to be a minister. Here is a longer account of why I chose to take this…