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John Aupperlee, pastor and chaplain, was most shaped by his identity as a child of God. He died Aug. 31.

East Martin Christian Reformed Church in Martin, Mich., marked its 100th anniversary with a ringing bell, worship service, and pig roast.

It’s the only way these days to visit this landmark of Christianity. Pay money to go to church.

I have always been fascinated with language, especially American Sign Language. Looking back, I am so thankful I was guided by two significant women in the church on my journey.

A UK based rapper leads interesting conversations in his search for truth.

An 11-year-old boy must help keep his family together when his mother is deported to Mexico.

TobyMac collaborator Terrian delivers an upbeat, gospel-infused debut EP.

As a boomer (born between 1946 and 1964), perhaps I’m a lost cause when it comes to changing my bad habits online, but what about our kids and grandkids? Is there anything we can do?

My series of stories avoids taking sides. It explores how we in the Christian Reformed Church have fought and how social and religious contexts have shaped our conflicts.

See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.

The first adult novel in almost 15 years by the internationally bestselling author of In the Time of the Butterflies

Read the story of Timothy Christian Schools from its founding in 1911 through the present day.

A true story about how an orphanage tries to survive financial hardship by entering a fishing contest.

I was hesitant to write this blog because I was afraid it might come across as bragging.

Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Brighton, Ont., welcomed its community to honor the deaths of loved ones in a shared experience of releasing monarch butterflies on their southern migration.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, missions that minister to seafaring workers are helping this population—only 22% of whom are vaccinated against the virus—get access to vaccination clinics and other supports.

We’ve all had to deal with more grief, loss, and change than usual over the past 18 months, and that includes the children in our families, churches, and communities.

En la Biblia y en la actualidad, Dios nos invita como "sus elegidos" a vivir en medio de esta creación caída.

Hosts Daniel Jones and Miya Lee explore the complicated love lives of real people through conversation and storytelling, based on the weekly New York Times column.

From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we’re stuck inside.

Listeners can soak in the hope-filled message of their God-imbued worth in this refreshing album.

Ten months after their church building was burglarized, members of Crownpoint (N.M.) Christian Reformed Church are able to gather again for worship and have replaced the front doors.

We are unable to take a breath spiritually, much less reach out for a life preserver. That’s the key to understanding the doctrine of total depravity.