“There’s something about love that builds up and is creative,” the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. declared in a sermon. “There is something about hate that tears down and is destructive.”
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Read our regular columns on Faith Matters, Big Questions, Christian apologetics, Editorials, the Discover page (especially for kids), the Vantage Point, the Other Six, and letters from Christian Reformed Church members and our readers. Our online-only columns are As I Was Saying and Behind the Banner.
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Clarissa Moll offers her powerful personal narrative of losing her husband suddenly as well as honest, practical wisdom that guides readers toward flourishing amidst loss.
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With over 1 million subscribers, Colin and Samir are YouTube Creators with a long history of working together and creating for YouTube.
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I have loved animals my whole life, so working in an animal hospital seemed like an obvious choice for a career.
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Sometimes we find it easy to overlook God.
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Through the decades, I have had to unlearn what was taught to me that night.
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We have shared this story over the years, labeling it as the most curious gift ever sent to missionaries.
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Baptized in the Water, written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates baptism in all its varying forms.
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A few classics, a handful of Christian living books, and one rom-com delighted the ears of The Banner’s Mixed Media editor.
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In this follow-up to Simply Christian, Bible scholar and Anglican bishop N.T. Wright uses the Gospel of John to reveal how Christianity presents a compelling and relevant explanation for our world.
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When God’s restful presence is the power that fuels your life, pushing through hardships will be worth it.
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Seeing someone lift up their light inspires others to do the same.
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We need to be Christ’s channels of grace and compassion to all in need.
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The Banner’s Mixed Media editor picks the Top 5 most transformative Christian non-fiction books she read in 2022.
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Through candid conversations with host Julia Dennison, editor of Parents.com, each episode profiles a different famous parent, discussing everything from how their upbringing shaped who they are to their parenting philosophies.
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A New York Times bestseller, this middle-grade novel tells the riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.
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Who wants to help a snake? Snakes are icky, weird, and evil, aren’t they?
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Could joining God’s mission begin with recognizing God already at work?
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This book reminds us that when we know Jesus, we are free from the world’s definition of success.
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The White Lotus is a comedy-drama anthology series on HBO that is set in Hawaii
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San Diego-based collective Awaken Music, from the 10,000-member, multi-campus Awaken Church, releases its sophomore full-length album.
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By advocating for putting immigrants in the center of the conversation, Karen Gonzalez helps readers grow in discipleship and recognize themselves in their immigrant neighbors.
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In Matthew 5, Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek and to love our enemies. So why does the CRC allow its members to go to war?
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As you slowly sand along the grain, the wood begins to reveal its beautiful characteristics.