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Songs of praise often celebrate God taking us from our hurts; songs of lament recognize God with us in our hurts.

Powerful acting rescues a feel-good film that garners a few too many laughs from the racism it attempts to decry.

The youth group of  Ireton (Iowa) Christian Reformed Church held a program to honor both veterans and currently serving military members, marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day November 11.

Philip Koning, a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Edmonton, Alta., was one of 31 Albertans to receive the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers on Oct. 15.

A winsome tale of a boy who misses his grandfather and meets him again in his imagination.

The Banner, the official magazine of the Christian Reformed Church, is free for the asking.

In February 2017, the Christian Reformed Church in North America launched a new initiative, known as the Financial Shalom Project, to support and sustain pastors for ministry.

Emma Thompson gives an excellent performance as Fiona Maye, a family court judge dealing with unexpected consequences from visiting the child at issue in a case over which she presides.

We always love hearing from our readers! Patricia Ramsden sent in this review of a new Christmas picture book.

In Acts 17, Paul is basically called a nitwit by his new friends. Here’s what happened.

Shepherds are people who look after sheep. They provide food and water for their sheep and protect them from predators. Even without predators, sheep can get themselves into trouble. Sometimes a sheep will fall or get knocked over and get stuck on its back. Without a shepherd to help them up, they would die.

Am I called to remain in my existing occupation, or am I called to forsake it for new opportunities for...

The heartfelt question was posed to me in the waning moments of an evening filled with the easy camaraderie that forms between those walking a pathway of similar joys and sorrows. 

In this emotionally charged juvenile novel, young readers will encounter the life-changing repercussions of bullying.

British worship leader Martin Smith recorded these 13 live tracks in 11 countries.

This 90-day collection of devotions, curated from the late Eugene Peterson’s library of sermons, focuses on God’s work and character as revealed in the Old Testament.

The Canadian ministry office of the Christian Reformed Church, in Burlington, Ont., welcomed guests and CRC leaders to celebrate the completion of a year-and-a-half renovation project this week.

Growth at 10-year-old RedArrow Ministries, a Christian Reformed congregation in Paw Paw, Mich., comes from members “reaching out by reaching one.” The church gives to its community through a parenting class, school volunteering, and first responder support.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation sent 28 delegates to Ottawa, Canada, for its Kids for a Cure Lobby Day. Maya Webster, 7, of Jubilee Fellowship CRC, was one of them.

Recognizing church administrators as ministry partners with unique needs and gifts to share, two regional groups of Christian Reformed congregations in Ontario offered these church staff a time of equipping and encouragement.

Tim Tebow’s new book is filled with heartwarming, encouraging stories of people who overcome adversity.

Mineo’s latest album explores common human experiences—particularly feelings of loneliness, shame, and doubt—that many can relate to.

The Banner, the official magazine of the Christian Reformed Church, is free for the asking.