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Dig deep this Lenten season. Go below the surface into rich engagement with your place in God's good creation. 

Themes of soil, water, light, time, fasting, feasting, and more guide the way from the beginning of Lent to Easter Sunday.

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.

The letters are a form of advocacy that Christians can engage in.

In cities with some of the largest Ukrainian populations in the United States, worshippers prayed for peace and an end to war Sunday.

A diary of hymns and songs that underscore the Gettys' Irish American journey.

Practice the three simple phrases that heal relationships, strengthen connection, and change the world

Dr. Gabor Maté points viewers to the path of individual and collective healing from trauma.

Clarence Van Essen had an obvious love for the Lord and for Christ’s church. He died Feb. 4.

An interview with historian Anneke Stasson on her book Women in the Mission of the Church.

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?

“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.

Los moderados dentro de cada grupo suelen ser los más vulnerables y aislados.

A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation.

An immortal alien race emerges from hiding after thousands of years to protect Earth from their ancient counterparts, the Deviants.

From a youth spent traveling the world with AC/DC to teaching theology in seminary, Barry Allen connects rock ’n’ roll to theology.

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.

The Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates met Feb. 16-18 by video conference and took actions on several things, many of which will go to Synod 2022.

In endorsing an implementation plan for a Code of Conduct requested by Synod 2019, the Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates suggests it go further than synod asked. Not all delegates agreed.

Hace poco reflexionaba sobre lo fácil que puede ser perder la esperanza en una época como ésta, pero, sin embargo, nuestra esperanza es Cristo.

Burnout set in. After seven years of important but intense and sometimes draining work, Opiyo knew he needed a change.