Category: Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA)

This is Holy Week, and today is called Maundy Thursday. The name is derived from mandatum, the Latin word from which we get our word ‘mandate’, or command – and commemorates Jesus’ new command in John 13:34 – a new command I give you, that you love each other. That Christ gives us this command…

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me… Psalm 23:4 (KJV) I think of this comforting Bible verse often. It was a favorite of my father. He was one of my heroes. I remember him reciting this and other comforting biblical…

As I reflect on all of the events of the last several days and weeks, various Bible passages came to my mind. Some of these include:Psalm 10:1 ​1 Why, LORD, do you stand far off?Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Isaiah 63:1717 Why, LORD, do you make us wander from your waysand…