NEWS HEADLINES
06 Annual gathering of pastors and wives by Glenda Mathes
Who wins when Canadian Reformed and United Reformed pastors meet, with their wives, at a conference? Find out what happened at the Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center in Suma, Washington.
08 Evangelizing by loving the lost by Glenda Mathes
Rev. Paul T. Murphy speaks at a conference to convince churches why they “should not be content to have an Evangelism Committee.”
09 Forming relationships over coffee by John Van Dyk
What’s a church to do when their country is flooded with tens of thousands of Syrian refugees? Maybe invite them over for a cup of coffee? Here’s how.
11 NAPARC urges churches to form relationships by Glenda Mathes
At its annual meeting, the ecumenical gathering had practical advice for its member churches as to fostering stronger ties and better understanding.
12 Inside scoop on Inside Outside conference by Gerry Wisz
Mid-America Seminary faculty members, Mark Beach, Cornelius Venema and Jeff DeBoer challenge the Church and explain what’s needed in local evangelism efforts.
16 Student ministry seeking new leader by Hanna Korvemaker
A thriving church-sponsored college student ministry, led by Scott Wright, is looking for someone to carry on his important work as he is moving to Chicago to study at Mid-America Reformed Seminary.
OLD YEAR/NEW YEAR FEATURES
05 New wine for the new year by Gerry Wisz
We often come to God like Nicodemus. We’re curious, know that there’s more to Jesus than his wisdom and moral character, and then try . . . .
30 Bird’s eye view of 2017 (Oct. to Dec.) by Christine Farenhorst
You will be amazed at this review of world events in such a brief span of time. When Christ was born, there was no room for him. Is there today?
REFORMATION 500
17 How did the Reformation change the world?
The CR editor put this to Robert Godfrey, Cornelis Venema and Ted Van Raalte in the first of a series of articles asking Reformation 500 questions of noted theologians.
20 How relevant is the Reformation today? by Bill DeJong and Daniel R. Hyde
I’m told that Cornelius Van Til would often say, “If you stand on the shoulders of your predecessors you should be able to see a little bit farther.” DeJong and Hyde share their views on how we’re doing today.
COLUMNS
24 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! by Marian Van Til
Not ready to put the Christmas music to the curb with the tree at the end of 2016, we take a closer look at some of the hymns and songs that convey our joy to the world.
26 Even the wind by Norm Bomer
The Bible says God “rides on the wings of the wind. He makes winds his messengers.” So what is he saying exactly?
28 The Internet and propaganda by Ruth VanHooydonk
What do we do when we live in a technological society where vast swaths of the population cannot tell the difference between real and fake news?
36 False by D. Allan Stares
Several individuals making the same testimony could be seen as proof of truth, but it does not make something true . . . . Here’s why.
06 Annual gathering of pastors and wives by Glenda Mathes
Who wins when Canadian Reformed and United Reformed pastors meet, with their wives, at a conference? Find out what happened at the Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center in Suma, Washington.
08 Evangelizing by loving the lost by Glenda Mathes
Rev. Paul T. Murphy speaks at a conference to convince churches why they “should not be content to have an Evangelism Committee.”
09 Forming relationships over coffee by John Van Dyk
What’s a church to do when their country is flooded with tens of thousands of Syrian refugees? Maybe invite them over for a cup of coffee? Here’s how.
11 NAPARC urges churches to form relationships by Glenda Mathes
At its annual meeting, the ecumenical gathering had practical advice for its member churches as to fostering stronger ties and better understanding.
12 Inside scoop on Inside Outside conference by Gerry Wisz
Mid-America Seminary faculty members, Mark Beach, Cornelius Venema and Jeff DeBoer challenge the Church and explain what’s needed in local evangelism efforts.
16 Student ministry seeking new leader by Hanna Korvemaker
A thriving church-sponsored college student ministry, led by Scott Wright, is looking for someone to carry on his important work as he is moving to Chicago to study at Mid-America Reformed Seminary.
OLD YEAR/NEW YEAR FEATURES
05 New wine for the new year by Gerry Wisz
We often come to God like Nicodemus. We’re curious, know that there’s more to Jesus than his wisdom and moral character, and then try . . . .
30 Bird’s eye view of 2017 (Oct. to Dec.) by Christine Farenhorst
You will be amazed at this review of world events in such a brief span of time. When Christ was born, there was no room for him. Is there today?
REFORMATION 500
17 How did the Reformation change the world?
The CR editor put this to Robert Godfrey, Cornelis Venema and Ted Van Raalte in the first of a series of articles asking Reformation 500 questions of noted theologians.
20 How relevant is the Reformation today? by Bill DeJong and Daniel R. Hyde
I’m told that Cornelius Van Til would often say, “If you stand on the shoulders of your predecessors you should be able to see a little bit farther.” DeJong and Hyde share their views on how we’re doing today.
COLUMNS
24 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! by Marian Van Til
Not ready to put the Christmas music to the curb with the tree at the end of 2016, we take a closer look at some of the hymns and songs that convey our joy to the world.
26 Even the wind by Norm Bomer
The Bible says God “rides on the wings of the wind. He makes winds his messengers.” So what is he saying exactly?
28 The Internet and propaganda by Ruth VanHooydonk
What do we do when we live in a technological society where vast swaths of the population cannot tell the difference between real and fake news?
36 False by D. Allan Stares
Several individuals making the same testimony could be seen as proof of truth, but it does not make something true . . . . Here’s why.