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Odysseus embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. He and his fellow soldiers find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles. Meanwhile, his wife and son have their own battle at home.

A restorative, life-giving vision of pastoral work.

In Munster, Ind., and St. Catharines, Ont., Christian Reformed congregations host chainsaw sharpening and a community BBQ in support of neighbors impacted by storms and flooding.

ReFrame’s leadership moved its major language programs from North America directly into the regional fields they serve.

The CRC came to that same fork and didn’t take the well-worn path.

The sub-genre of country music (characterized by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and others) is noted for religious undertones of God, faith, and salvation.

Her parents, a young Dutch couple, sought to leave Europe for America in pursuit of a new start around the turn of the 20th century.

What are some parenting practices for various stages of my child’s development to help them maintain an interest in faith?

God wants us to trust him more and more.

A sudden blackout turns into a neighborhood-wide sleepover in this lovely, lyrical picture book about family, community, and how much fun it can be to unplug from technology.

Peter Parker devotes his life to protecting New York City as a full-time Spider-Man. But as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he's ever faced.

In Our Family Is Not a Tree, Laura Boonstra invites readers into the tender, challenging, and faith-stretching journey of becoming foster parents. Through intertwined stories, she bears witness to a family formed not by biology alone, but through obedience, hospitality, and trust in God’s provision.

Remembered for his hospitality and integrity, Elzo Tenyenhuis had a strong faith in Jesus and zeal for the gospel. He died July 2, at age 70, following an April diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

A humble man of quiet strength, Roger Kramer enjoyed creating joy around him with his wit and playful pranks. He died July 15, at age 82.

At a gathering in Nashville, scholars looked at the theology, money, and music reshaping how some Americans worship and experience God.

Gateway Community Christian Reformed Church in Abbotsford, B.C., joined a roster of 14 teams for a summertime “Battle of the Churches” hockey tournament.

International student ministry reflects the heart of Resonate’s mission in powerful ways.

The daily technology we rely on is completely dependent upon physical laws that defy our basic human logic.

A gripping, sincere debut novel set across four generations of a Japanese American family living in California’s vibrant agricultural heartlands, exploring the sharp edges of inheritance and what it means to truly belong.

The HC teaches how great my sin and misery are; how I am delivered from my sin and misery; and how I am to thank God for this deliverance.

When I started ninth grade, I expected to fit in with my peers immediately. Instead, I struggled to adjust and find my place.

After a great first season, The Banner Podcast is now on new platforms and we’re thinking about what’s next. We want to hear from you!

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