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For every answered prayer, there’s still a “not yet” story.

One of the obvious problems with the death penalty is that you can’t bring someone back from the dead when you get it wrong.

Nasreddine is a legendary character popular in stories told throughout the Middle East. Accompanied by stunning artwork, this tale offers a gentle reminder to readers that it isn't always necessary to listen to the world's criticisms.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Chris Renzema has released his third full-length album.

This most likely means that my whiteness gave me the disease, but my blackness has kept it in check.

When I tell people I work with people who have Down syndrome, they often make comments about the patience I must have. I have grown tired of those comments.

Microchurches find their purpose and identity in being God’s sent ones.

Two or three times each year, Christian Reformed churches send representatives to their classis, a regional group of churches. In this latest report, classes welcomed candidates into ministry, approved commissioned pastors, sent communications to synod, and more.

Find things to listen to, watch, and read this Christmas.

The arrival of a charismatic priest brings miracles, mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town.

Combining a joyful poem from the much-celebrated poet Luci Shaw with playful cut-paper art created by Ned Bustard, The O in Hope helps us experience the goodness of God's gifts of hope and love.

This year in particular, the tree farm I grew up on reminds me that joy and sorrow often mingle side by side, especially during the holidays.

After a succession planning workshop in October, directors of the Canada Corporation of the Christian Reformed Church in North America have decided to hire a transitional executive director to serve CRC ministry in Canada.

Headquartered in southern states, the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief  and Samaritan's Purse teams were prepared to respond to loss and destruction from Dec. 10 tornadoes.

The Global Coffee Break team is busy equipping leaders and churches to reach out to their communities in a variety of ways.

Children and their loved ones learn about the life of Saint Nicholas and discover why he became known as one of the greatest gift givers of all time.

American Idol fan-favorite Danny Gokey offers a twelve-song set of stirring anthems, songs of comfort, and healing.

Check out our reviews for the books, movies, and music to enjoy this month.

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

A family who has a son with special needs has recently begun attending our church. How do we help make this transition into our church programs good for this family?

Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, The Banner will close the online commenting function on its website.

Mary and Mel Elgersma, members of Oostburg Christian Reformed Church in Sheboygan, Wisc., care for aviaries inside of local nursing homes, keeping the birds healthy and cheering the residents.

Christian high schools in Grand Rapids, Byron Center, and Wyoming, Mich., took the state titles in three different divisions in boys soccer Nov. 6.