The Bible cautions us not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought.

During my 14 days in isolation, I learned four lessons from this form of suffering.

Fellowship has been one of the best parts of my church experience.

Prayer is a foundational practice for those seeking to join the Spirit on God’s mission.

On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. The stories and images have flooded the headlines of our news streams.

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.

“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.

Moderates within each party are often the most vulnerable and isolated.

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?

One recurring question I get as its editor in chief is whether The Banner will ever consider going entirely digital, forgoing its print form.

Song of Solomon is as much for singles as for those in a relationship.

I take off my metaphorical glasses so I can’t see the problem areas in my life and the world around me.

It is a ministry that bears witness to both creation and the mysteries of death—sometimes in the span of a single workday.

It feels as if the CRC is headed for a denominational divorce over LGBTQ+ concerns. Is a church split inevitable?

With online church, disabled people—including me and my family—were welcomed to church in more ways and more often than ever before. Let’s keep that up.

우리가 사랑해야 할 사람들이 얽힌 실제적이고 복잡한  문제까지도 대부분 지식적으로 접근하려는 경향이 있는 것 같습니다.

Our church is filled with retired people. We don’t have many children. How can we minister to the children if there are so few of them? 

Think about the Church Order articles related to the office of deacon and how they give instruction for the healthy functioning of a church in its context, locally and at the classis level.

I spend a lot of time listening. But is it worthwhile?

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I discovered that the increase of religious “nones” is strongly correlated with use of new technologies.

Christ’s church is wonderfully diverse and sinfully divided.