We continue to fight with our teenagers about being on their phones when we’re together. My husband’s constant glancing at his phone isn’t helping. Is this just a modern problem I need to learn to live with?

If you watch closely, you can see many moments of joy in creation. Sometimes creation brings us joy, and sometimes you can see joy happening for other parts of creation.

Although it has been so influential in the West, Christianity is not a Western religion. The gospel of Jesus was preached in Africa and Asia before Europe and North America.

They demolished the Christian school building next door to our church.

I hope April 8, 2024, is a sunny day here in East Palmyra, N.Y. If it is, I’ll have the opportunity to view a solar eclipse from within the “path of totality.”

Set in Poland during WWII, this richly detailed historical novel for adults narrates the stories of twin sisters Antonina and Helena Dabrowska, residents of Warsaw.

A Black and autistic pastor uses historical records, biblical interpretation, and disability studies to examine how ableism in America led to the creation of images, idols, and institutions that perpetuate disability and racial discrimination.

When a middle-aged German woman inherits a house on a Croatian island, she embarks on a spur-of-the-moment trip that reignites her joy in life and opens a door to new love.

I believe inclusion is one of the foremost things Jesus taught during his ministry on earth.

Parent Talks, a podcast produced by a CRC church, is a place where parents invite Jesus into their parenting.

As readers flip the book between Vera in Russia and Lucas in Chile, they will learn just how big—and how small—a place the world can be.

I’ve heard Christians say that COVID vaccines are “against their religion.” What do they mean? Does the Christian Reformed Church have a position?

This summer I experienced a mental health crisis.

Preparing to say goodbye, Papa said, “Let’s sing our song before we leave.” Our song? Tilting my head and squinting his way, I wondered, “What song?”

In the spirit of Where the Crawdads Sing and set amid the beauty and wilderness of the Colorado mountains, this is a deeply moving story of a young woman who follows her heart.

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands.

An exposé of the dangers of high-control religions that makes it easier to recognize and resist religious abuse.

Zorro discovers family secrets that will change his destiny forever as he tries to free California.

The Banner’s children’s book reviewer discovers a gem of faith and light for 8- to 12-year-old readers that’s perfect for fans of Anne of Green Gables.

See some of our top picks for reading and watching for April 2024.

The creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the “necessary rituals” that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation.

My time as a campus minister taught me that one of the best tools we have to deal with people’s spiritual doubts is patience.

As Christians, we believe there is a sinful nature inside us that disrupts our relationship with God and other people—and that’s not the way it’s supposed to be.