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How can a study of the Greek goddess Artemis help us interpret one of the most baffling passages in Scripture?

How tech giants are reshaping spirituality to serve their religion of peak productivity.

My elderly mother has little interest in discussing details that might help us plan a meaningful funeral service. Any suggestions?

The 2023 Christian Reformed congregational survey asked participants to describe the area in which they live. From nine choices, here’s the percentage of respondents for each type of setting.

Sospecho que no se puede amar a Dios adecuadamente sin amar al prójimo, ni amar al prójimo adecuadamente sin amar a Dios.

The Apostles’ Creed says Jesus “descended to hell.”

See some of our top picks for reading and watching for March 2024.

Meeting by video conference Feb. 14-16, the Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church took several actions in its role as the interim committee of synod.

Meeting by video conference Feb. 14-16, the Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church took several actions in its role as the interim committee of synod.

A pending sale and relocation of the offices at 1700 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, Mich., and discussing board conversations with “Toward CRC Canada” group were part of the U.S. and Canada ministry board recent agendas.

A Korean Christian Reformed congregation reaches out to the Orlando, Fla., community with a K-pop contest, dance classes, language instruction, and more.

A kind and approachable pastor known for his passionate preaching and pastoral heart, Allan Jongsma died Feb. 2. He was 90.

Paul Kix takes the reader behind the scenes as he tells the story of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s pivotal 10-week campaign in 1963 to end segregation in Birmingham, Ala.

Eleanor Bennett loses her battle with cancer, leaving her children a flash drive that holds untold stories of her journey from the Caribbean to America; the stories shock her children and challenge everything they know about their family's origin.

Author Giselle Anatol’s delightful reimagining of Toni Morrison’s childhood.

Recent criticism questioning the value of The Banner and the kinds of articles its staff choose to publish prompted a response.

Preparing for a heavy agenda and because last year’s synod was unable to complete its work in the time available, the Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates has agreed to “allow an online convening session” Wednesday, May 29.

Working “to arrest and reverse the trend of decline” in the denomination, the Christian Reformed Church will host 10 regional gatherings to discern where God is already working.

World-changers from every generation live and work among us. Here are a few young people we’ve seen do interesting and inspiring things for God’s kingdom.

A Muslim American girl at the top of her game makes a difficult choice in this powerful and beautifully told true story about breaking barriers.

A trio of independent worship leaders band together to create music for liturgical worship.

His gaunt, cancer-ridden, AIDS-diseased body testified to the truth: he was dying. There was no doubt about it.