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August 17, 2017
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After Charlottesville, Will White Pastors Finally Take Racism Seriously?

by Jemar Tisby
…upremacy in the past will lead to a failure to confront it in the present. Commit to responding to white supremacy with the vigor that the problem requires. When we examine the history of race and the American church, the story is often worse than we expect. The church hasn’t simply gone along with white supremacy — it has assembled and established it. If white Christians have historically been so intentional about building up barriers between the…
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August 4, 2015
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From Our Basement to God’s World

by Ginger Culpepper
…iffer from our own. As the kids have grown, their learning has gradually become more formal, but global Christ-centered education is still our goal. Not surprising to any who know our passions, our children really enjoy history, and we’ve discovered that studying history allows us to be more globally minded. Through the careful selection of curriculum, we’ve “traveled” through ancient civilizations and read our way through the middle ages. As we j…
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March 2, 2022
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Pardon Our Dust: Giving up Busyness for Lent 

by April Fiet
…n’t feel quite right. It’s not that giving up chocolate, caffeine, or time online aren’t helpful. It’s not that any of the spiritual discipline add-ons are bad either. My struggle is that I’ve discovered a tendency within myself to make myself busy—often with very good things—in a way that leaves me depleted and worn out. Lent has been no exception.  “…busyness has a way of cluttering my mind and heart and making it more difficult for me to listen…
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October 20, 2014
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Answering Your Question: Elder and Deacon Training

by Liz Moss
…America and the Christian Reformed Church in North America provides great online training resources for elders and deacons. The Consistory Center: providing resources for elders, deacons, and ministers, as well as church treasurers and administrators. Effective Church Leadership: A training tool to help congregations, pastors, and other church leaders effectively work together to accomplish God’s mission. The Network: making connections in the nu…
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June 16, 2020
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Peace in a Bag of Flour: Looking for Contentment in Chaos

by April Fiet
…. Peace is something that is not found in doing or in lack of doing. Peace comes from the realization that regardless of what we are doing, or accomplishing, or experiencing, that we are beloved. I have long struggled to accept the truth that I am beloved of God in every moment in which I find myself, and Henri Nouwen struggled mightily with that, too. I suspect this is one reason his writing resonates so deeply in my heart every time I read his w…
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May 30, 2017
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Grace is Complicated

by Beth Carroll
…ter the world around us. This is grace. The parts of ourselves that seem uncomfortable or complicated are actually the parts God relishes to use in serving the needs of others. We might feel ugly or marred, but with a little polishing and care, we can be used to unite and bind together others who are also feeling ugly or marred. I am divorced. When I first began sharing that life-changing event with others 6 years ago, I felt raw, alone, and vulne…
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August 7, 2018
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Establishing Diverse Relationships through Story

by Harold Heie
…ries. The failure of the first CASA initiative of a political nature, when compared with the success of our second festival initiative of a personal nature, may point toward a potential way to overcome the current deadlock in political attempts at legislating immigration reform. Even more broadly, it may suggest a new way to “do politics” in regards to any public policy issue—which would be a welcome change from the current dysfunction in the poli…
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September 27, 2022
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What I Hope for My Daughter: Eyes to See

by Abby De Groot
…me of her big feelings. The whole faculty and staff listened intently as I reviewed safety information in another in-service before school this August.   Vision I still get emotionally overwhelmed when I think back on that week in March, and on all of the ways Reese’s school community has held her since. As her mom and primary caregiver, the hub in the wheel of her care, I have the unique perspective of knowing and seeing all the ways that she is…
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February 3, 2017
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5 Things I Wish I Didn’t Know About the Super Bowl

by Jen Sandbulte
…derstatement. Over the years, I have read several articles questioning the validity of the extent of trafficking at the Super Bowl. I don’t pretend to know all the numbers and statistics, but I do know that members of our team have rescued women from the industry, women who have been offered an opportunity to freedom and take it wholeheartedly. If it were my daughter, no amount of effort or resources would be “too much.” Each one matters—and there…
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September 7, 2016
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The Not-So-Perfect-Parent’s Guide to Raising Different Kids

by Sarah Kuiper
…ed with moderate ADHD along with some significant sensory deprivations. We entered the world specialized pediatricians, physical therapists, different speech therapist, as well as figuring out which medication and dosage would be best for her to use. Oh, and I forgot mention I had two more babies at home. To be honest, I was completely overwhelmed. I have a degree in psychology, with an emphasis in developmental psychology. I worked at a school fo…
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August 23, 2014
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May 4, 2016
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Parenting: The Race

by Lisa Burg
…nd creates the tapestry that is your unique family. Screens have, sadly, become surrogate parents in many ways. Electronic devices have replaced moms and dads as teachers, encouragers, entertainers, and advisers. Parents also get distracted from their role by escaping into their own screens. My advice: Do the hard work of enforcing strict screen-time limits, both for your children and yourself. On car trips, turn off the “smart” phones and play th…
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February 1, 2016
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Your Body Has a Purpose

by Nate Wolf
…ively to this news and Joab tries to protect Ahimaaz from the uncertain outcome by sending a Cushite to deliver the news. I love Ahimaaz’s response: “Come what may, I want to run.” Exasperated, Joab relents with a simple, “Run!” Ahimaaz was prepared and passionate to perform his duty, regardless of the outcome. How often do we consider using 100% of our bodies in pursuing God’s redemptive call? How often do we succumb to viewing our bodies through…
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July 22, 2017
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Costumed Wolves and Bad Fruit Trees

by Kristi Kiel
…hat Jesus was most likely not thinking about our vehicle when he warned about the wolves and the fruit. But he certainly did know that the world tells us lies. The world tempts us with things we don’t need. The world pulls at our desires for prestige, for power, for wealth, for comfort. The world appeals to our most gullible, most self-centered, most needy nature. Whether it’s fresh cantaloupe or a shiny new car, a politician or a prophet, it migh…
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October 6, 2020
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Digital Distraction or Digital Discipleship: Esports and Christian Life

by Brad Hickey
…e of Legends World Championship. The League of Legends championship is one example of competitive video gaming, or “Esports.” It represents a form of entertainment in which players train year-round to qualify for major tournaments around the world. Prizes are lucrative—as high as $24 million—and highly coveted sponsorships are also in play. For many, the thought of competitive gaming may be strange and even laughable. After all, it was not so long…
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January 19, 2016
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Learning to Speak the Language of Influence

by Mark Volkers
…ent oak barrels.” “Her hindeloopen painting is exquisite.” Today, many are defined by what they consume. That became clear to me when a photo was published a few years ago in national newspapers showing a young man coming out of an Apple store, holding one of the first iPhones as he walked — like a conquering hero — Photo by John Stillwell/PA Wire ccby 2.0 between rows of adoring and cheering people who were all waiting to purchase the exact same…
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August 11, 2016
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Stop S’Driving to Become

by Sam Leverton
…illed your schedule so tightly with doing that you don’t like who you’re becoming– anxious, obsessed, prideful and insecure. There is, however, a way to become without getting overwhelmed in doing. Trust your doing to the One-Who-Does-It-All. Trust that God is making you. Be (with God) and you’ll become. Here’s the thing I’m learning: God created us as we are. The Lord created us to be. God also created us to become. He has lovingly and purposeful…
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May 17, 2016
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What is Church?

by Bryan Berghoef
…fe lived to the glory of God and for the benefit of one another. Those who come to Christ come not simply to transform this present world now, but to be transformed by the Redeemer who died and arose. When He died, we died – to self and sin. All who come should be welcomed; all who come must be called to die to self and sin and to find new life in Jesus. Indeed, we may extend a welcome to “believer or doubter, worshiper or skeptic, Hindu or Christ…
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August 26, 2022
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Top 5: Ways to Manage the Back-to-School Crazy

by Kayt Frisch, Sarah Moss
…ly worth it. 2. Under-promise, overdeliver—In the past, I’ve tended to overcommit and prioritize what I think others want from me. Since having a baby, I’ve tried to be more realistic about my time and what I’m able to accomplish within a week, which sometimes means being careful about what I promise I’ll be able to deliver on. 3. Don’t go for perfection—As a working mom, I’ve learned that I probably won’t have time to do things perfectly. So I’ve…
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April 24, 2015
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In Our Own Words

by Liz Moss
…hese students are so much more powerful being heard. We invite you to listen to this podcast from Dordt College’s chapel. Be challenged. Be moved. Be changed. DORDT COLLEGE | MORE OURSELVES: Church and Community http://www.dordt.edu/campus_life/campus_ministries/chapel/2014-15/audio/2015-04-01.mp3 Dig Deeper Are you interested in learning more about diversity? Consider watching…
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May 4, 2023
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Dear Dordt Seniors: With Love, A Graduate From 2022

by Josie De Jong
…worry, grieve, do whatever you need to do. Be prepared. Life is grand, and complicated, and terrifying, and long. It will be hard. But sometimes, it’ll be so lovely, and so easy, and the whole thing will feel ever-so-worth it. Allow yourself to make mistakes, to fail, and fail again. Let yourself be sad that this phase has ended. But don’t let that sadness strike you down. You are going to be okay. You don’t need to be Henry David Thoreau; you can…
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June 22, 2018
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Excerpt from “Walking Through Infertility”

by Matthew Arbo
…e more glaring indicators of disbelief in the Christian life. We somehow become committed to a future of our own desiring and construction, rather than to what seems an unpredictable, even risky adventure with Jesus. We think we know better than God what he needs from us. It is a crafty, recurring lie we tell ourselves. As Jesus reminds us in his Sermon, no one can serve two masters (Matt. 6:24). This same lie is at the root of all the mistaken id…
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February 17, 2016
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Healthcare Costs in the U.S.

by Kristin Van De Griend
…price (OTC) for omeprazole at $14. There are multiple issues in this small example of how we should examine our healthcare system with a critical eye, keeping in mind that we are called to practice good stewardship of our resources. First, what are the ethical considerations regarding the price that pharmaceutical companies charge for medications, and how are those charges passed on to pharmacies and hospitals/clinics? Research and development, in…
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October 11, 2016
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C.S. Lewis’s Nightmare: Christianity after the Abolition of Man (Part 1)

by Michael Plato
…ments. Posthumanism, a movement that is less than fifteen years old, has become one of the fastest growing fields of study in the academy, especially in the citadels of critical theory such as Paris, Utrecht, the American Ivies, Berkeley and the University of Toronto. Within the past three years alone there has been a veritable explosion of international conferences, symposia, articles and books dedicated to the topic. While its emergence has been…
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July 8, 2021
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Encouraging Our Community and Retaining Our Educators

by Matthew Beimers
…l is located. While it is typical in many professions for people to switch companies or vocations for financial reasons, in some Christian school communities, Christian school teachers who seek out other jobs for those same reasons are often seen as lacking commitment or not having a strong sense of calling. While money may or may not motivate some teachers, Daniel Pink states that “the best use of money as a motivator is to pay people enough to t…
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