Article in Christian Courier: It was 50 years ago this month that the Institute for Christian Studies (ICS) held its first Family Conference in Niagara, Ontario, on the August long weekend. Beginning in 1970, the ICS, originally the Association for the Advancement of Christian Scholarship (AACS), gathered Reformed folks together

It was a privilege for me to delve deeply into the lives of ‘Opa and Oma’ van der Laan in 2019, while editing and assembling the various writings and photos for the book "The van der Laan Venture" -- memoirs of my grandfather, but also of his wife and several

Article in Christian Courier: When mom died I had the idea of taking the familiar objects that decorated our home and lifting them to another level, just like mom. That would strike a chord!

To this calling, Lord, I have dedicated my life, for your voice has spoken clearly. You have swelled my heart with the visions of a young man, until it ached with a feeling like that of new wine seeking a vent. You have given me hope that I, in my