Thank you, thank you. I noticed “Punch Lines” is missing from the revamped Banner.

This picture book for slightly older children will give them a good start on understanding the Dust Bowl.

How does reconstructing Paul’s life and background help us better understand his letters in the Bible and early Christianity as a whole?

Steven Spielberg’s animation/”real life” hybrid is a paradise of geekery and pop culture.

When the Caspers’ child was diagnosed with autism, it gave them a new perspective on life.

Sandra McCracken offers songs forged during a challenging time in her life.

Though there may be a long road ahead, we can have hope in knowing that Christ gives us freedom. Because of Christ, we can be part of something outside of ourselves.

One word and she knew him.

Artist Ai Weiwei has created a beautiful and heartbreaking overview of the refugee crisis.

As a faith-based journalistic ministry, our faith-shaped perspectives should influence all that we publish.

Former Newsboy Phil Joel wants to liberate listeners from what hinders them.

Author Dominique DuBois Gilliard talks about the history of incarceration and the role of the church.

He validated his agnosticism by naming all the ways “the church” and “Christianity” had hurt people . . .

Every October our church has a Stewardship Sunday with a sermon about giving money to the church.

Find out what’s new and noteworthy this month.

Carole Boston Weatherford’s newest picture book subtly deals with racial discrimination while capturing the hopes and dreams of every mother.

How should Christians respond to the Muslim immigrants in their midst?

These psalms remind us that God hears our sorrows and our questions, and Kimbrough does not shy away from hard questions.

Marilynne Robinson’s nonfiction takes dead aim at the stories we Americans tell ourselves about ourselves and about our mother country.

The weathered and white-haired Christian Reformed elder says to my father, “This is the true church!” 

The Christian Reformed Church needs an official position on gun culture.

The Cleveland and Akron churches will always remember the ministry of  Rev. Emmitt A. Harrison.