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Eighty years ago, as a little boy, I experienced the sadness and the sin of a church split.

If Christianity is all about always having the right or correct answers, why does Jesus regularly teach in such a convoluted way?

Dan Veeneman’s news writing has shown him acts of community service that deepen his faith and encourage reflection: ‘how can I make a difference?’

The end of her life came fast, less than a year from the start of signs of things for which we did not know they were signs.

Effective pastors in times like these must feel adequately equipped for the complex and nuanced job of imparting peace, unity and intelligent civic participation to their congregations.

Being a mediocre parent, I pick my battles. Trying to model the values of faith and the covenant community is No. 1. Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation helped me identify No. 2: technology.

I was relieved it was over. But still wondering what this result meant for me, our family, our faith, and our country.

The physical demands of running were intense, but I soon realized that the mental aspect was equally challenging.

Leaders are typically given way too much credit on both ends of the spectrum. They are either venerated as saints or demonized.

She told the audience about how her ethnic group suffered vicious attacks that left about 400 dead and displaced thousands in her community.

As my pedals whir, I listen. Do I hear the trees groaning? Is that a heavy sigh on the wind? If it’s groaning I hear, I can relate.

Regardless of how righteous and benevolent our requests are, petition is still just one small aspect of prayer that often gets treated as the whole.

Let’s ensure all voices—and all stories—have the chance to be heard.

I hope April 8, 2024, is a sunny day here in East Palmyra, N.Y. If it is, I’ll have the opportunity to view a solar eclipse from within the “path of totality.”

Preparing to say goodbye, Papa said, “Let’s sing our song before we leave.” Our song? Tilting my head and squinting his way, I wondered, “What song?”

The two criminals crucified with Jesus (Luke 23:39-43) are a microcosm of humanity under suffering.

Recent criticism questioning the value of The Banner and the kinds of articles its staff choose to publish prompted a response.

One of the things I’m (re)learning is that fasting is one of the most helpful disciplines for listening to God and discerning his will during difficult or divided times.

I learned a lesson recently: the art of asking, in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles, “What can I do?” This takes my focus from the barriers to what is possible.

The story of the Gävle in Sweden helps us see that since the very beginning, Christmas has been under siege. In large and small ways, we’re all guilty of shooting flaming arrows.

We often view receiving gifts—especially of assistance, necessities or financial help—as signs of weakness.

Several news stories, a few of our Cross Examination columns, three features, and an As I Was Saying blog post captured the most attention in The Banner’s web-published articles this year.

A good pastor is hard to find—in art, at least, if not life.