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Author and art collector Forrest Fenn carefully filled a small, ornate box with gold coins, gold nuggets, jewelry, precious gemstones, and other exotic artifacts. Then he hid the box somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.

After a few years of this, it occurred to me that maybe Vern thought Jesus was getting tortured and crucified every year—and rising from the dead every year.

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and The Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.

A big-hearted, beautiful, and funny novel told from multiple viewpoints about neurodiversity, friendship, and community.

An Education Department spokesperson said the more than 600 comments received on the matter will be reviewed before a final rule is issued.

While there are 32.5 million people classed as refugees worldwide, sponsors in Canada are waiting as many as three years from the time of application to welcoming expected newcomers.

At Lee Street Christian Reformed Church in Wyoming, Mich., English speakers and Spanish speakers spend 30 minutes together once a week to practice one another’s language.

A Christian Reformed Church worship survey in 2018 found that many more CRC congregations were celebrating specific liturgical seasons/days than they did in a previous worship survey 19 years earlier.

The Banner’s Mixed Media editor previews the 2023 Oscars and highlights some of her favorite nominees.

The diversity of the church is a window into God’s soul. And we’ve been trying to catch up since Genesis.

Lika Roman’s courage and commitment to sharing her faith with others have brought a silver lining to the crisis in Ukraine.

The women of an isolated religious colony reveal a shocking secret about the colony's men.

Now a No. 1 New York Times bestseller, here is a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree.

I was overwhelmed when my friend asked me to run for Regional Council.

What does the Bible mean when it says, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Ps. 14:1)?

If a loved one invites me to their same-sex wedding, can I show love by attending the wedding or would attending communicate that I agree with same-sex marriage?

While daylight helps many plants and animals grow and prosper, darkness offers an equally important time to rest.

Genuine prayer and a willingness to follow God’s leading turned a Coffee Break Bible study leader into a Bible teacher for her own young-adult and now adult grandchildren, leading many to Christ.

Looking to understand more clearly the decisions of the Christian Reformed Church’s 2022 synod and hear details from the human sexuality report in their own language, leaders in the Ko-Am Classis invited theology professor Jeffrey Weima to present on the report.

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada released a statement Feb. 21 affirming duty to care to those who are suffering and resolving “to ensure people with disability, chronic illness and mental health struggles are welcomed into full participation and belonging.”

From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, comes an uplifting new board book with a padded cover that is a perfect fit for little hands.

A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an incredible adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.

The Idealist is a complete portrait of Trice, Iowa State’s first Black football player.