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There are two kinds of people whose weddings, newborns, and other life milestones you’re familiar with down to the tiniest detail:

Make no mistake, what we believe about the Bible is important—not as important as believing what is in it, but still crucial to our

NO, THE BANNER is not going to the dogs. Just this page.

Joking apart, my wife, Margo, and I have accepted a call extended by West End Christian Reformed Church in Edmonton, Alberta.

A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he’d just thrown away a worn Bible he’d found in a dusty, old

Instead of the usual “In My Humble Opinion” column on this page, you'll find many voices speaking in reaction to Synod 2

The news report on my car radio announced that the towers had fallen and that there was further mayhem at the Pentagon.

God raises up certain people at certain times to do his work.” Jerry Jonker often said this about others, but 36 years ago God call

They’ve worshiped in a school, a community center, even a former funeral home.

Calvin College celebrates 50 years on its Knollcrest campus this summer with a variety of events, including a picnic during the annu

The Christian Reformed Church’s prayer line has a faithful partner.

Some came wondering if they were called to vocational ministry.

At San Jose (Calif.) Christian School, it’s not a question of whether to teach creation bu

As I take up my new responsibilittes as executive director of the Christian Reformed Church, the issue of leadership is often on my mind

As a growing boy I was good at playing marbles in our Detroit neighborhood.

BULLYING: the word evokes memories in almost everyone who hears it.

Brad’s father regularly offered him advice. Often Brad appreciated it. His dad had helpful insights into a variety of matters.

The tuned in editor gave me a mission: read an electronic book and report back.

Recently I heard a christian friend talking about the tragic death of her sister.

Did you ever find money on the sidewalk? Pretty exciting, isn’t it?

Formerly “Q&A,” this column is devoted to answering a broad range of questions relating to Christian faith and life.

Once a year we stand in front of a class of skeptical seniors at Calvin Theological Seminary.

A friend, recently and tragically bereaved, wrote me of the tears that came upon her during a chapel service at her daughter’s scho