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I was born on March 25, 1975, in Saint Joseph, Missouri and raised in a Christian home by two parents who love the Lord. We attended church regularly every Sunday and I participated in many church related activities, such as vacation bible school and church youth camp. However, in my teenage years I rebelled against my

For better or worse, the songs that get stuck in your head have the catchiest choruses. Once you hear the hook repeatedly, it’s hard to go about your day without having it play in your head.  It’s especially a curse if you have or are around children who love to listen to silly songs. Then

During every election cycle we face in the U.S., I am reminded of one John Calvin’s thoughts concerning political leadership in government, “God gives us the leaders we deserve.” I do believe this is a true statement and yet, the reality of our form of government in this land has led many to shout with

Pastor Treick, with pastoral emphasis, has given us a spiritual oasis on many relevant and gut-wrenching issues that will broaden our spiritual life in our present evil world. In so doing, my good friend of 55 years shows how the old and relevant Reformed faith is applicable to our culture and personal daily life. His

Martin Luther (1483-1546) was born at Eisleben, Germany, and grew up a pious catholic in a world whose headlines featured such monumental people as Columbus (1451-1506), Cortez (c.1485-1547), Machiavelli (1469-1527), Michelangelo (1475-1564), and Copernicus (1473-1543). In 1505 Luther was shocked by the sudden death of his friend, who was killed in a duel, or struck

In the gaming world, “noobs” is internet smack talk, meaning hapless, unskilled beginners who don’t know what they are doing or at least that is what my twelve-year-old daughter keeps telling me. It’s an alteration of “newbies,” which was what Rev. Kyle Sorensen called the Iowa camper contingent and me upon our arrival at Camp

The story of Elisha and the widow’s oil is a favorite Old Testament story for many people. The story can be found in 2 Kings 4:1-8, and in that story, Elisha, the successor to Elijah the prophet, is entreated by a poor widow. Her husband, one of the “sons of the prophets,” has died, and

At the 278th Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS), it was a great joy to see Reformed Mission Services (RMS) recognized as a ministry worthy of support. That decision will, Lord willing, enhance the participation that has already begun between RMS and the churches of the RCUS. We hope that this

A Frank Discussion about Guardianship No one likes to think about what would happen to the children should both parents die, but it is vital that young families do so. For Christians, it is doubly important. Choosing a guardian for your children in your will is the best way to ensure that you, and not

The RCUS Family Conference is just that, an event for the whole family, with daily General Sessions followed by a dozen Breakouts led by missionaries, pro-life leaders, teen activists, urban church planters, broadcasters, and more.