When people grumble about The Banner, I fear they have forgotten to read it correctly.
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In Memoriam: Rev. Larry Dean Meyer
1945-2025READ MOREA pastor and Christian school teacher, Larry Meyer loved sharing the Word of God and spoke of God’s goodness right to the end. He died July 4 at age 80.
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A fourth group of religious organizations filed a suit July 28.
Between the Sound and Sea
By Amanda CoxREAD MOREWhen an opportunity opens to become a keeper of a decommissioned lighthouse, Joey takes the opportunity to escape the scrutiny of her small town to oversee its restoration.
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Jesus showed us that there is a table—or rather, an abundant life with God—that is prepared for God’s people to enjoy.
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Many of us live lives that feel exhaustingly fast paced, running constantly but never really feeling caught up. How might we deal with that?
When Courage Calls: Josephine Butler and the Radical Pursuit of Justice for Women
By Sarah C. WilliamsREAD MOREHistorian Sarah C. Williams presents a re-examined biography of the women’s rights activist Josephine Butler.
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Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional mind, helps solve an unsolvable crime when she rearranges some evidence during her shift as a cleaner for the police department. When they discover she has a knack for putting things in order, she is brought on as a consultant.
The Story She Left Behind: A Novel
By Patti Callahan HenryREAD MOREInspired by a true story, bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with the sweeping story of a legendary book, a lost mother, and a daughter’s search for them both.
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Avery DeWitt and Grace VanZandwijk from Stratford (Ont.) Christian Reformed Church earned silver and bronze medals with Team Canada at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.
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Thousands of clergy in uniform provide counsel and care to military members of a range of faiths. Fifteen Christian Reformed chaplains are among them.
The Traveler’s Path
By Douglas BrouwerREAD MOREDouglas Brouwer sets out to tell his own stories, to invite you to think about your stories, and then to ask if it adds up to anything.
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Midnight Burger is an audio drama podcast with millions of downloads about the adventures of a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner.
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After some serious reflection, I had a vulnerable chat with God.
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Birds’ voices are as specialized as people’s voices.
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Known for his ability to listen to understand, Dirk Evans was a pastor, hospital chaplain, and counselor with an evident love for others.
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Reclaiming underutilized classrooms, storage spaces, and former nurseries, these spaces are empowering families to return to faith communities.
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Synod 2025 encouraged continued experimentation in digital-based ministry. The Banner checks in with an online church plant.
Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality after Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive Control
By Tabitha WestbrookREAD MOREIf you’re a survivor of sexual harm, recovering your sexuality is possible. You are worthy of good care.
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An old pro and a young rookie learn to be on the same team in this Formula 1 racing movie.
Adi of Boutanga: A Story from Cameroon
By Alain Serge Dzota. Illustrated by Marc DaniauREAD MOREA coming-of-age story for middle-grade readers, set among the Mbororo people of central and western Africa.
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솔직히 말해, 오늘날 우리의 일상과 교회 공동체 안에서 환대는 점점 설 자리를 잃어가고 있습니다.
Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives
By Mitali PerkinsREAD MOREFrom award-winning author Mitali Perkins comes an essential companion for writers, artists, and other creatives who long for a more just world.
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The annual denomination survey asks respondents to select from 28 phrases in response to the prompt “To me, the term ‘Christian Reformed’ means ...”