Mitali Perkins delves into novels by Louisa May Alcott, C. S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and other literary "uncles" and "aunts" that illuminate the virtuous, abundant life.
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A third studio album from British prog rock outfit Altitude does not disappoint.
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See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.
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With less sunlight to feed a tree, its leaves are not really needed any more and fall to the ground. But the leaves’ role does not end there.
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I hope God’s people will spend more time applying godly wisdom to the issues of our day rather than labeling people.
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There is a well-known sculpture, called The End of the Trail, that exemplifies this theme for Native Americans and Indigenous people.
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Our Reformed tradition emphasizes a lot of head knowledge when it comes to growing in our faith.
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Set in Canada in 1972, this beautiful Booker Prize-longlisted novel is about painful histories that need reckoning with and the moments in life when we can change for the better.
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An Indigenous CRC pastor talks about seeking the truth in movie depictions of his people.
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Anxious women. Hopeful couples. And the doctor who took advantage of them all.
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Human language—in all its variety and vitality—is a glorious reflection of our being made in the image of a God who created the world through his word, a God who is the Word.
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Lynda Randle lends her deep, powerful voice to an album of “lament, healing, forgiveness and love.”
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A sweeping YA adventure set in the late 19th century about science, love, and finding your place in the world, perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Julie Berry.
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As a university pastor, every funeral I lead is a tragedy. This student, staff member, or professor died too young.
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The better we know someone, the more we might be able to form our prayers and our support around what will bless them.
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I wasn’t only uncomfortable. I was blessed and challenged.
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As London prepares for war in 1939, a young woman moves from the country to work at a bookshop.
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Five friends try to make it one gig at a time on this PG streaming comedy.
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A book for 5- to 7-year-olds about what it feels like to have a negative thought you just can't shake and the steps you can take to let it go.
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There was a secret message Jesus wanted to whisper into the hearts of the servants, in the back room where the jars were kept.
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Internationally recognized Old Testament scholar Richard Briggs helps readers understand the power and vision of Psalm 23.
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A new podcast hosted by Karen Swallow Prior looks at the faith and works of Jane Austen.
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Get some of our top picks for reading, watching, and listening in April 2022.
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A speaker is surprised to learn that church youth don’t care for many of the new worship songs.