https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:59:13 +0000 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/engaging-scripture-free-pdf-book-banner There is one constant in my spiritual life: I (Chong) love digging into God’s Word. I often ask questions when I read Scripture. What does this mean? Why is it phrased this way? Why did the author use this word, and not that, here? Why did the characters behave the way they did? Shiao Chong https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/engaging-scripture-free-pdf-book-banner Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/9-free-videos-communicating-age-conflict-and These nine 15-minute videos are based on the chapters in my book, An Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication: Building Great Relationships with Faith, Skill, and Virtue in the Age of Social Media. Quentin Schultze https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/9-free-videos-communicating-age-conflict-and Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/revelation-comfort-believers The book of Revelation stirs up mixed emotions in most believers—a bit of curiosity, a little fear, and maybe some excitement. It talks about spiritual things we long to understand, like: Is there life after death? What is heaven like? How will we know when Jesus comes again? Courtney Jacob https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/revelation-comfort-believers Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/missionary-baptism-evangelical-unity Here are a couple excerpts from the review Phil Reinders wrote for The Banner on my book, Missionary Baptism & Evangelical Unity: An Historical, Theological, Pastoral Inquiry:   Cameron Fraser https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/missionary-baptism-evangelical-unity Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:46:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/interactive-devotional-celebrating-holy-week-home As an elementary teacher and father, I've always wanted a devotional that would intentionally guide kids through Lent and mark the days of Holy Week each year. After searching, I quickly realized that very few options existed, so I started writing. Brandon Helder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/interactive-devotional-celebrating-holy-week-home Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:17:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/sufficiently-educated-book-i-wrote-about-my Hello. Jeremiah ONeal- https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/sufficiently-educated-book-i-wrote-about-my Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:20:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/8-free-videos-accompany-communicating-grace-and I created short videos (12 to 14 minutes) to accompany each of the eight chapters in my book Communicating with Grace and Virtue. The book includes discussion questions. Videos are available at the YouTube link below. Quentin Schultze https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/8-free-videos-accompany-communicating-grace-and Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:38:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/power-church I wanted to let my CRCNA church family know about a new book that I've just published titled The Power of the Church: The Sacramental Ecclesiology of Abraham Kuyper. Here is a short summary, the table of contents, and some endorsements. Michael Wagenman https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/power-church Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:27:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/communicating-grace-and-virtue I've been grieving over growing conflicts in the church that mirror society's dysfunctional communication. Quentin Schultze https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/communicating-grace-and-virtue Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:56:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/moments-maggie Moments with Maggie is a biographical poetic-prose collection of coming-of-age anecdotes that span the 20th century following Maggie as a child experiencing immigration to becoming the matriarch of five generations. Patricia Haveman https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/moments-maggie Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:18:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/coming-glory-hope-now-life-after-death "The Coming Glory: Hope Now for Life After Death" (CrossLink Publishing, 2019) is a new book by Rev. Paul Swets that provides a straightforward and pastoral explanation of the hope that we find in scripture concerning death. Dave Den Haan https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/coming-glory-hope-now-life-after-death Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:11:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/temple-curtain-excellent-childrens-book-lent-and The Temple Curtain puts a fictional Palestinian family into the biblical events. Ruth DeYoung https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/temple-curtain-excellent-childrens-book-lent-and Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:23:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/battle-sabbath-dutch-reformation-devotion-or My project investigates the theological import of the Sabbath and its practical applications. The first step is to focus on how Dutch Reformed theologians conceived of the Sabbath. Kyle Dieleman https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/battle-sabbath-dutch-reformation-devotion-or Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:57:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/abraham-kuyper-and-power-church For those interested in Abraham Kuyper and his doctrine of the church, you may be interested in a recent book that explores his understanding of the power of the church. Michael Wagenman https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/abraham-kuyper-and-power-church Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:26:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/reading-genesis-modern-science-study-guide What evidence do scientists have that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, and that the universe is 14 billion years old? Does the Bible really suggest that everything began only 6,000 years ago? How does one take both scientific evidence and the Bible seriously?  Frank De Haan https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/reading-genesis-modern-science-study-guide Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:51:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/maggie-and-big-move As you read ‘Maggie and the Big Move’ you will join Maggie in the early 1900s as her family sails on a huge boat across the Atlantic Ocean from Holland to America, travels on a train from New York City to Iowa, and rides in the first car ever owned by someone in their sma Patricia Haveman https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/maggie-and-big-move Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:37:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/rain-novel-about-infertility "It's supposed to be easy." With those words, Tim Antonides brings us into the world of Mitchell and Sharelle Van Laren, a childless couple trapped in a poisonous tango of love, loss, and bitterness as they pursue again and again their dream of having a child. Tim Antonides https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/rain-novel-about-infertility Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:44:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/bible-made-simple I hate to be negative but in almost 50 years of ministry I have seen the alarming trend that biblical ignorance is epidemic within the organized church (trans denominational) and pandemic outside the church. Ren Vandesteeg https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/bible-made-simple Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:14:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/surprised-gods-providence-study-ruth In times of extreme difficulty even deeply committed Christian can wonder “Has God abandoned me?” or “Why does God allow suffering in the first place?” In hard times, it can be difficult to see God’s providence and provision in your situation. If you’ve ever felt this way, you are not alone. Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/surprised-gods-providence-study-ruth Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:20:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/heartbeat-grace-experiencing-more-god-through Kristin Sterk was diagnosed with a rare heart condition that statistically speaking, should have taken her life at an early age. Open heart surgery was the only option, but an option that would change the course of her life. That one diagnosis was the beginning of a journey of God's grace. Kristin Sterk https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/heartbeat-grace-experiencing-more-god-through Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:46:46 +0000