It was supper time; we were at the family meal when the phone rang–another one of these inconvenient interruptions that is so common in the parsonage. There was a young man on the phone wanting to talk to the pastor. He had a question, “Could be partake with the congregation at the Table of the […]

A good laugh can be a tonic. Jokes can be tension breakers. Sometimes people laugh when they don‘t know what else to do. Sometimes they laugh when they are embarrassed. Sometimes a laugh is a cover-up. Sometimes people laugh when they wish to belittle others. Have Worldly Amusements Become a Joke? Recently at a public […]

Rev. Clarence G. Werkema is pastor of the Walker Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan. In writing about “Here‘s Life America,” Rev. Werkema states that the movement “has found its way into the Christian Reformed Church, and that it “has been embraced by those who have signed the Form of Subscription whereby they promised to […]

On page 590 of the Agenda for Synod 1973 Overture 11 states: “Classis Lake Erie overtures Synod to provide a clear biblical-theological understanding on the matter of war in a manner that will provide the church’s membership with an ethical framework for decision-making about war and peace.” Rev. Clarence C. Werkema who addresses himself to […]