The Banner

Canadian Christians frustrated with the church have come “undone” and are leaving politely in what this book dubs a Quiet Deconstruction.

A Norwegian gamer died of a degenerative muscular disease at age 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life—but soon discovered they were wrong.

During Advent, the Today devotionals offered by ReFrame Ministries explore the theme of light breaking through darkness.

Mack Brock, a founder of Elevation Worship, emphasizes God’s past and present faithfulness with his 11-track solo record, This Is Holy.

This journey of 50 days, written by a young man with Down Syndrome and his dad, will help you take steps to handle worry, anxiety, and fear. Perfect for family devotions.

I am an elderly Christian who can find himself in discussions about burial plans. When I share that my remains will be donated for medical research, some people react negatively. Please comment.

See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.

But that’s not what the angels sang about. Nor did Jesus promise peace on earth for all men (or women).

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

Dan SaSuWeh Jones chronicles his family's time at Chilocco—starting with his grandmother Little Moon's arrival when the school first opened and ending with him working on the maintenance crew when the school shut down nearly 100 years later.

The Space Adventure Series is Back, with More Thrills, Humor, and Timely Questions

Your to-be-read pile just got a bit bigger with these three suggestions for reading during Native American Heritage Month, from a Native alternative to Little House on the Prairie to a YA thriller.

Tuesday nights in Bellingham, Wash., a band of friends from First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, Wash., distribute sandwiches, socks, and bottles of water.

One of World Renew’s local partners in West Africa started sharing information through radio broadcasts focused on food security, income generation, and health.

An essential resource that addresses the unique experiences of trauma, healing, and mental health in Asian and Asian American communities.

From Sibert Honor–winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family moving back to their ancestral land.

School is the most straightforward way to get this kind of education, but it’s not the only way nor even always the best way.

Be honest. Do you prefer light topics when talking with your fellow church attenders?

In the 2024 denomination survey, top picks to the prompt “To me, the term ‘Christian Reformed’ means....” include "Christ-centered," "Scripture-centered," and "Conservative."

Join Zion as she learns about people experiencing homelessness, and see how she is moved to respond as she recognizes that all people matter to God.

After not being offered for a number of years, a revised GEMS regional training day in Ontario attracted 55 participants, GEMS Global’s executive director, and president of the board.

To be Reformed is to be catholic, as we confess to be in the Apostle’s Creed. The CRC would do well to recover, or for some to discover, our catholic roots.

Police Inspector Geordie Keating and new vicar Alphy Kottaram get off on the wrong foot but soon find themselves investigating murders in the quaint English village of Cambridgeshire.