Mitigating and reversing the effects of climate breakdown is the most urgent work of humanity right now.

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…