Q. God says, “Do not kill,” but soldiers aretrained to do that.

C. S. Lewis taught many people many things, but he couldn’t teach his own dog to fetch a bone.

This column is devoted to enjoying some of the rich diversity God has blessed us with in the CRC.

Choosing Schools

Regarding the two articles about why parents chose Christian or public schools for their children

My father was a missionary educator whose work influenced government as well as mission schools in what is now Zimbabwe.

When I got home last night my wife demanded that we go out to some place really expensive.

Sigh. A call from a Cadet counselor bugs me.

Also known as “the manse.” I lived in three of them—church-owned housing. What a joy! No taxes to pay. No repairs.

When a bride and groom say wedding vows and sign a marriage certificate, they make their love and commitment to each other official.

Write On!

An astute third-grader once asked me, “Do you ever wonder if life is real?

Q. An article in the March 2005 Banner (p.

Have you ever written a spiritual autobiography? You know, a story about your own faith journey.

Apology Corrected

I read with interest your “Apology Accepted” story in the July 2005 Banner.

Synod 2005 approved a proposal for the orderly exchange of ministers between the Christian Reformed Church and the Reformed Church in A

One summer night in the late 1950s, when church was a more serious, formal occasion and the "Reverends" wore black tie and tails when pr

This Banner is heavy on discipleship issues—how we can become more mature followers of Jesus and help others do the same

Body and soul stretching,
creating space,
groaning,
tearing.
Life from life,
breaking free.

A few months ago I was sitting around a seminar table with my students.

A Meditation for Lent

Viktor Klemperer was professor of literature at the University of Dresden during the years that led into World War II, and he had the job

It was tuesday. My wife’s birthday. We were going out for dinner. Could I take her out for lunch too?

When Christians speak their faith with a Reformed accent, they talk a lot about creation.