Genuine peace requires transformation of hearts and relationships.
Columns
Read our regular columns on Faith Matters, Big Questions, Christian apologetics, Shiao Chong's monthly Editorial, the Discover page (especially for kids), the Vantage Point, the Other Six, and letters from Christian Reformed Church members and our readers. Our online-only columns are As I Was Saying and Behind the Banner.
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The proposed binational restructuring report before synod this June perpetuates the lack of parity we feel in leadership of our ministries in Canada.
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We believe the answer to this question is in understanding the cultural paradox of our faith.
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As I enter my fourth decade of life, I’m learning that I struggle to accept who I am in the present moment.
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What’s the status of a congregational meeting and a congregational vote—especially when it comes to extending a call to a pastor?
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I know what we do online is tracked one way or another but what does The Banner know about me?
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The imagery of building is not primarily intended to convey physical construction with brick and mortar; rather, building means extending the work of God in the world.
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Vitamins and minerals are the things our body needs in small amounts. Without them, the body cannot grow and function as it should.
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See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.
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The Bible cautions us not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought.
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During my 14 days in isolation, I learned four lessons from this form of suffering.
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Fellowship has been one of the best parts of my church experience.
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Prayer is a foundational practice for those seeking to join the Spirit on God’s mission.
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On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. The stories and images have flooded the headlines of our news streams.
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While I’ve come to appreciate the service and its meaning over the years, I admit there’s a tiny sense of dread that goes along with my appreciation.
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Moderates within each party are often the most vulnerable and isolated.
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I work for a large corporation. Recently I received a bonus in my paycheck. Though I could really use the money, I think it might have been given by mistake. Do I have an obligation to say anything?
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“Heal my sister’s cancer.” “Help my brother stop drinking.” These are the kinds of prayers that make us wonder if God is listening, or powerful, or loving.
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One recurring question I get as its editor in chief is whether The Banner will ever consider going entirely digital, forgoing its print form.
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Song of Solomon is as much for singles as for those in a relationship.
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I take off my metaphorical glasses so I can’t see the problem areas in my life and the world around me.
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It is a ministry that bears witness to both creation and the mysteries of death—sometimes in the span of a single workday.
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It feels as if the CRC is headed for a denominational divorce over LGBTQ+ concerns. Is a church split inevitable?