Pastor Stu’s first clue that it might be a long Monday came in an e-mail from Jane, one of the deacons at Friendly CRC.

Cake. Ice cream. Candles. Presents. All of these items together in one place can mean only one thing—a birthday!

Is it wrong to be proud of the Christian Reformed Church?

Health

Q I recently delivered twins who had Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.

Promoting Peace

It was good to read Rev. Brian Berghoef’s “Reflection for Independence Day” (June 2009).

While I agree with Rev.

Lately I’ve begun to notice a pattern in my life. It’s one that I’m excited about and increasingly anticipate. Why?

So what exactly is The Banner?

Mental Illness

Regarding “Light for a Dark Path” (May 2009), I have been a confessing member of First CRC, Montreal,

During the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution, one morning’s executions began with three men: a rabbi, a Catholic priest, and

What’s your favorite summer sight? A rainbow? An orange-pink sunset? Beautiful flowers? Busy bugs? Baby birds?

For years, like any responsible Christian parent, I prayed daily for my two children, Aubrey and Aaron.

Church

Q Why doesn’t Synod (or classis or ministers) do something about Sunday-nigh

The Belhar

Confessions arise, as the Belhar surely has, out of the urgent need to express the gospel in very particular contexts

When sending missionaries to another country, Christian Reformed World Missions gives them instructions about that country so their prese

As I write there is a weeklong event taking place in England called “Slow Down London.” It is a protest of sorts against that

May summer grant you a warm, sunny day to grab a lemonade, put your feet up, and do some serious daydreaming.

Grace and Gratitude—Your Stories

The following is not a joke—we simply wanted to place it where we know you’d r

Relationships

Q  I have a friend who takes advantage of my willingness to help her o

So it’s summertime, and school’s out.     Are you BORED yet?

Riding in the car with my mother, I learned at least one thing—she did not want me to die.

I muffle my cries in the pillow so my children will not hear me: “Jesus, Jesus, Lord, please help me!”

In this Banner you will read about Synod 2009, starting on page 30.