April 2005
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Features
Who We Are?
An Armchair Tour of the CRCREAD MOREIf you think the Christian Reformed Church is mostly made up of people just like you, think again.
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Tov shem mishemen tov. Go ahead, try that on your tongue. It’s a clever play on words.
Columns
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YOU MATTER—TO GOD AND TO US ALL.
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The Christian Reformed Church is culturally and geographically diverse.
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The earth was awakening after her long deep-freeze sleep.
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In May 2001 Todd and Kristin Lighty were getting ready to run a mini-marathon in Indianapolis.
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Somebody goofed—this title has too many words, right? Wrong! Every word’s here for a purpose. Read on.
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HEALTH ALERT: Your physical and emotional well-being—and maybe even your very survival—depends on your obedience to the nat
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Write to Us!
The Banner invites your comments in response to articles that have appeared in the magazine.
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Heard a cute (unpublished) story lately? Run across a church bulletin blooper or holy faux pas?
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We invite your questions about Christian faith as it relates to all aspects of our lives.
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THERE'S A CHURCH BUILDING in our county that’s beautiful in its simplicity.
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My wife just observed another wedding anniversary. So did I. Where have all the years gone?
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I’m a sucker for fiction, I admit it. My literary preference isn’t entirely the result of reading (and re-reading) C.S.
Our Shared Ministry
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Christian Reformed Home Missions is committed to helping Christian Reformed churches, ministries, and members follow Christ and reconcile
Dear Reader
Putting First Things FirstREAD MOREWelcome to my corner. It’s not really my corner.
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Gift Summary
July 1 – Dec. 31, 2004
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Walking Through the Valley: A Tsunami Update
I should not show much grief for the death of my three relatives,” sai
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Home Missions has taken steps to improve its ability to help the CRC strengthen existing churches, support campus ministries, and start
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Home Missions serves Christian Reformed churches so that they can do the job of bringing the transforming message of salvation to North
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Without the financial support of Home Missions I would not be able to start a new church in Passaic, N.J.
