I am an elderly Christian who can find himself in discussions about burial plans. When I share that my remains will be donated for medical research, some people react negatively. Please comment.

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But that’s not what the angels sang about. Nor did Jesus promise peace on earth for all men (or women).

The physical demands of running were intense, but I soon realized that the mental aspect was equally challenging.

School is the most straightforward way to get this kind of education, but it’s not the only way nor even always the best way.

To be Reformed is to be catholic, as we confess to be in the Apostle’s Creed. The CRC would do well to recover, or for some to discover, our catholic roots.

I suspect that you want to see God at work—even long to—but the possibility often seems quite elusive.

“Look at me. Here I am burdening you with my troubles and spoiling your morning joy.”

Suddenly a black shape leaning against a gnarly trunk snagged my curiosity.

For author and pastor Tim Keller, both the younger brother and the elder brother in Jesus’ parable are lost, but in different ways.

When she was quite young, our oldest daughter heard a mention of abortion during a newscast and asked me what the word meant.

Occasionally I cannot honestly sing all the words of a song. With “Amazing Grace,” for example, I would be lying if I sang “How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.” I did not have a Damascus Road experience. What should I do when I cannot honestly sing some lines in church?

Multiple laments have been published about Synod 2024. For sure, its decisions were tough and the fallout tremendous.

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It is no surprise that the Bible describes our Creator God as an artist and craftsman

This year, one of the most impactful moments was not part of the official conference at all.

Should we connect with a former daughter-in-law for the sake of our grandkids when our son would feel betrayed by our having any connection?

We are constantly told that voting is our civic duty. Is this true? And if voting is a civic duty, is it also a moral duty?

Imagine it's December and much of the Midwest is under a cold snap.

Wonder who makes up the team putting together the news, features, media reviews, and ads that make up The Banner in print and online each month?

As I turn over the earth, mostly I relish the exercise, the rich soil and earthworms, and the sun or wind on my face.

I understand the difficulty, slow pace, and painfulness of change in many cases, but it can become frustrating when we miss our stated vision and goals.

My mom took a phone call from someone claiming to be her granddaughter, saying she had been in a car crash, was in jail, and needed help. Thankfully Mom figured out it wasn’t her grandchild and hung up. How do we guard ourselves from scammers?