The Banner

On their third album, the Lumineers tell stories about three generations of alcoholism.

A girl and her grandmother express gratitude for the sun, sea, earth, and sky.

We do not choose our beliefs based simply on how good or useful they are. Truthfulness is as important a criterion as goodness.

What we can learn from watching the Marvel superheroes find redemption.

One of the quickest and easiest ways to fill a void in our lives is to buy something, and our mind convinces us for a moment that this will cure our ills.

Members of five Christian Reformed congregations in Edmonton, Alta., helped to organize a multifaith vigil as an opportunity to “lament the devastation of our creation, provide support to each other and seek out ways to embrace hope as we move forward.”

A sad Brad Pitt stars in a movie about the space between fathers and sons.

The Christian rock/pop outfit releases a confident ninth studio release. 

How introverted moms can find space to recharge as they raise their children.

James Vanderlaan “served among gifted intellectuals and among those with limited gifts.” He died Aug. 18 at age 81.

When we lack unity, or at the very least, mutual respect, as people of faith we lose our saltiness, and our light grows dim. 

Tenth Avenue North encourages listeners to offload their shame and regrets.

A gentle, funny, wise book about waiting on God.

First Christian Reformed Church in Vancouver, B.C., hosted a series of summer concerts with a deeper meaning in mind.

Churches for Middle East Peace, a coalition of national church denominations and organizations of which the Christian Reformed Church is a member, issued a public letter to the President of the U.S. on Sept. 17, suggesting necessary elements of “a truly viable peace.”

Everything Christians do for the Lord has significance not only for this life, but for the life to come. 

She didn’t care. But she cared that she didn’t care. Why didn’t she care anymore?

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A second-annual pig roast that has become a “city event” is part of Ireton (Iowa) Christian Reformed Church’s efforts to love their neighbors and build a stronger community.

A pastor of the Christian Reformed church who led the ministry of Disability Concerns for 14 years, Rev. Dr. James Lee Vanderlaan died Aug. 18 at age 81.

I know what it’s like to be in a pastor’s family when called to a new church. This past year, I’ve gained new perspective going through a pastoral transition from the congregation’s side. 

Stirring portraits of 18 women who met Jesus.

A Chinese-American granddaughter grapples with saying goodbye to her beloved Nai Nai in China—without her ever knowing.