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Read our regular columns on Faith Matters, Big Questions, Christian apologetics, Editorials, 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 Scripture readings at the end of the liturgical year are the biblical equivalent of dystopian science fiction.
God's Little Astronomer
By Tina Cho. Illustrated by Marta Alvarez MiguensREAD MOREBlast off to space and discover how every part of the universe—the planets, the stars, asteroids, meteoroids, and more—display God’s glory, creativity, and, most important, his love for you and me!
Every Kind of Uh-Oh
By Charlie PeacockREAD MOREVeteran artist and producer Charlie Peacock releases an evocative and honest album.
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In the small office I manage, I want employees to settle on certain computer apps to do their work (in this case, the messaging app Slack), but some are resisting. Should I lay down the law and require it?
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I spied a mother and her two little boys pushing a loaded cart toward the exit.
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Get our list of movies, books, and podcasts to check out this month.
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I was relieved it was over. But still wondering what this result meant for me, our family, our faith, and our country.
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A Navajo grandmother shares an Indigenous retelling of the Christmas story with her granddaughter.
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A four-part docuseries takes a close look at the struggle by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi to overcome vocal problems that nearly led him to quit the mega-popular band.
This Land Is a Lullaby
By Tonya Simpson. Illustrated by Delree DumontREAD MOREThis lush lullaby of the land honors the beauty of the prairies and the plains and the spiritual connection between Indigenous children.
12 Truths & A Lie (Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions)
By J.D GreearREAD MORELife is full of difficult questions, and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In 12 Truths &a Lie, author and pastor J.D. Greear confidently tackles some of the most perplexing questions that Christians face.
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In our divided world and divided church, we need media that break down divisions, not reinforce them.
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While I was living in northern Alberta, one of my favorite places to go was the local beaver pond.
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It’s the distance between orthodoxy and orthopraxy that currently concerns me most in our denomination.
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Years ago, it seems like we spent a lot of time in church listening to sermons about or studying apologetics, but these days, not so much. Why?
Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada
By Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter SchuurmanREAD MORECanadian Christians frustrated with the church have come “undone” and are leaving politely in what this book dubs a Quiet Deconstruction.
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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.
This is Holy
By Mack BrockREAD MOREMack Brock, a founder of Elevation Worship, emphasizes God’s past and present faithfulness with his 11-track solo record, This Is Holy.
Fearless as a Honey Badger, Brave like a Wolverine: Living with Down Syndrome, Loving Animals, Learning Courage
By Andrew Olshine (with David Olshine)READ MOREThis 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.
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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.
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See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.
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But that’s not what the angels sang about. Nor did Jesus promise peace on earth for all men (or women).
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The physical demands of running were intense, but I soon realized that the mental aspect was equally challenging.