Bible publisher Zondervan ventured into new territory late last year by releasing what is said to be the first digital e-Book version
ServiceLink is a volunteer program of the Christian Reformed Church in North America that provides a one-stop resource center to link
Elly Dalmaijer says she and her husband, Jack, “never plan anything . . . we just live life as it goes.”
A minister was approached by a congregant who said he was worried about the strange dreams he was having.
One of the best-kept secrets of New Testament exegesis concerns the interpretation of the parable of the sheep and the goats (Matt.
Begin here: A book is a story told by one soul to another soul. This means that the writer for young readers has the opportunity
Have you ever traveled to a faraway place?
Talking Biblically About Homosexuality
A request for helpI was proud of our congregation.
A Sacred Circle
The “sad chapter” in Canada’s history of the Indian residential schools leads to a meaningful conversation about reconciliation.Reconciliation begins with truth.
Living as faithful disciples of Jesus requires making a lot of judgment calls.
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The Muslim-Christian Chasm
Let’s not gloss over the serious differences between Christianity and Islam.Several issues ago Banner Editor Bob De Moor wrote about his church’s positive encounter with two devout Muslims (“In All
I am tired. Really, really tired.
In last month’s Banner we reported on a bit of a dustup at Calvin College, our denominationally owned liberal arts scho
For the past month, far heavier than usual monsoon rains have fallen on Sri Lanka, swelling the rivers, flooding farmlands, and displa
Justice and Mercy
The two features “Illegal” and “Lopsided Mercy” (February 2011) really hit home
So far no one has asked me to join The Academy in voting on who should win the Oscars.
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Using technology normally intended for prisoners to make video appearances in court, an Illinois church worshiped with inmates of Angola Prison.
When news got out about what Rev. John Van Sloten was preaching on, protesters turned up outside the church.
An old McDonalds building gets transformed into a weightlifting gym with a side order of youth ministry.
Members of an Ontario church are helping sell Honduran coffee and ensure fair wages for growers.
A new church plant in Byron Center is drawing women from its neighborhood by offering Zumba fitness classes.