https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:43:58 +0000 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:02:12 +0000 Thank God for Fossil Fuels! https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/thank-god-fossil-fuels The fear of fossil-fuel-induced global warming has led to much criticism of coal, oil, and natural gas over the last few decades. Rather than being motivated by fear, we who believe and trust in the God of creation ought to pause and honestly consider the questions: Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/thank-god-fossil-fuels Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:02:12 +0000 Immigration Justice Requires Border Security https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration-justice-requires-border-security What Is “Immigration Justice”? Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration-justice-requires-border-security Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:38:57 +0000 "The Rebel Jesus" - Worst Christmas Song Ever? https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/rebel-jesus-worst-christmas-song-ever Compelling, Beautiful…Deeply Flawed Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/rebel-jesus-worst-christmas-song-ever Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:11:04 +0000 Turning the CRC Into an Lgbtq+ Ally https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/turning-crc-lgbtq-ally On Thursday evening, November 8, I attended an event at Sherman Street Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event was hosted by All One Body (A1B). Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/turning-crc-lgbtq-ally Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:11:54 +0000 Overtures, Politics, & Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/overtures-politics-justice Overtures 13 and 14 will be considered by Synod this year. Both overtures aim to limit the amount of political activism carried out by CRC employees using CRC resources, and refocus denominational activities on ecclesiastical issues. Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/overtures-politics-justice Tue, 15 May 2018 12:06:16 +0000 Alfie Who? https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/alfie-who "But Dad, why do the doctors want the little boy to die?" My six-year-old son asked the question with genuine confusion, plaintively and hesitantly. Like someone who knows deep in his soul that something just isn't right. Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/alfie-who Thu, 03 May 2018 18:35:16 +0000 Esther and the 2nd Amendment https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/esther-and-2nd-amendment The story of Esther in the Bible has it all. An exotic location. A powerful king. A sinister villain. And a breathtakingly beautiful heroine. It's a rags-to-riches love story about an orphaned girl who becomes queen of the most powerful empire on earth.  Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/esther-and-2nd-amendment Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:07:11 +0000 How Do You Define "Justice"? https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/how-do-you-define-justice Starting the Conversation Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/how-do-you-define-justice Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:59:46 +0000 Social Justice ... With a Side of Salt https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/social-justice-side-salt When dealing with justice-related issues, an essential component is empathy. Empathy is the EMOTIONAL ability to understand how someone else FEELS. It is the ability to CARE and relate to another person and their situation. Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/social-justice-side-salt Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:52:31 +0000 Heidelberg Catechism Audio Book https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/heidelberg-catechism-audio-book "The Heidelberg Catechism - 450th Anniversary Edition" is now available as an audiobook on iTunes and Audible. Please share this info with anyone who may be interested. Dan Winiarski https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/books-crc-rca-authors/heidelberg-catechism-audio-book Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:54:25 +0000