Sometimes the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. It's often in the heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts.
Treasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections on Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting
By Katherine Wolf (with Alex Wolf)READ MOREHealing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself–and to God–When You’re Wounded, Weary, and Wandering
By Chuck DeGroatREAD MOREWe can’t always control what happens to us. But we can discover how to heal the hidden hurt it leaves behind.
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Spiritual warfare in the Vatican—and in us.
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Read about the many resources available.
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David Zandstra, arrested in July 2023 to face murder and kidnapping charges in the 1975 death of an 8-year-old girl, was found not guilty as his trial ended Jan. 17. A previous suspension of his ministerial credentials will be reconsidered.
Othered: Finding Belonging with the God Who Pursues the Hurt, Harmed, and Marginalized
By Jenai AumanREAD MOREFor anyone who has felt left out or pushed out of the church, this is your invitation to find spiritual rest and belonging in a God who loves, pursues, and blesses the outcast.
Look Up
By Ringo StarrREAD MORE84-year-old Beatle Ringo Starr releases a delightful country music EP, produced by T-Bone Burnett.
‘Keep Writing!’
Mixed Media Editor Encourages Student ReviewersREAD MOREThe Banner’s Mixed Media editor responds to review pitches from B.C. Christian school students.
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Our church is doing more intergenerational ministry events. Don’t people learn best with their own age groups?
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Dan Veeneman’s news writing has shown him acts of community service that deepen his faith and encourage reflection: ‘how can I make a difference?’
Penny Preaches: God Gives Good Gifts to Everyone!
By Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon. Illustrated by Jennifer DavisonREAD MOREWhen preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn't turn out as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God.
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This prequel continues the Prime Suspect story.
Maurice
By Jessixa BagleyREAD MOREThe winning personality of Corduroy meets the fable-like storytelling of Extra Yarn in this uplifting story about a dog and his music amidst a changing Paris.
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As high school was ending, I remember the same question being on everybody’s lips. I heard it so often I rehearsed a bundle of canned answers.
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Christians around the world are being attacked and killed, forced to flee and driven underground, the annual report finds.
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry Eshuis
1934-2024READ MOREPastor Henry Eshuis, compassionate, thoughtful, and caring to all he encountered, died Dec. 2, 2024. He was 90.
In Memoriam: Rev. William (Bill) Dykstra
1939-2024READ MOREAt the recent celebration of life service for Bill Dykstra, a friend described the big smile Bill always had when he told the story of how God led him
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Christian Reformed Church in North America Ministry Support Center at 300 East Beltline SE opened Jan. 2.
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The end of her life came fast, less than a year from the start of signs of things for which we did not know they were signs.
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En los próximos meses, los principales líderes de la ICRNA quieren compartir algunas respuestas a esa pregunta que van más allá del “porque sí”
Everything Good
By Jordan FelizREAD MOREJordan Feliz challenges believers to face worry and fear in the light of God’s sovereignty in his latest release, Everything Good.
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Is Jesus’ admonition “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you” (Matt. 7:12) an example of moral relativism?
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of catering to trends in hopes of winning youth to Jesus, but this reactive approach might lead to misplaced priorities and unintended consequences.
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San Jose (Calif.) Christian Reformed Church was close to closing five years ago. In December it celebrated the first joint worship service with three congregational partners.