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There are two great stories that have shaped my life. The first is the story of Dutch Calvinism. The second is the story of World War II.

Did you know that anyone—addicts or non-addicts—can benefit from working the 12 Steps and find the freedom, joy, and intimacy with God that their hearts long for?

When prayers are not answered the way we want, how do I help my child understand?

Taking my turn for a guest editorial in November has me thinking about birthdays.

See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.

Trinity Christian College’s plan to close in 2026 includes agreements to help students complete degrees at similar schools. The economic realities affecting institutions of higher ed prompted the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities to offer a sustainability index check.

Actions of regional groups of churches in the past several months include 21 disaffiliated and two affiliated congregations, 11 approved examinations of ministers of the Word, and 51 departing ministers (retired and active).

We must find an intentional plan for practicing and living out our faith.

A decades old cross-border gift was a cherished memory in church anniversary celebrations this year.

Something is brewing in Raeburne's Ferry, Georgia—and it's not sweet tea.

Authentic, Western-style cooking, with a side of homespun wisdom.

When English 13-year-old Rosemary is evacuated to her grandmother in America at the start of World War II, she uncovers the family secret—they are Anishinaabe and passing as white.

In Guatemala, about 46% of all children under the age of 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition.

41 congregations of the Christian Reformed Church celebrated significant milestones this year.

Dr. Nicolas Wolterstorff offers thoughtful lessons about grief

Instead of thinking about ways people can be changed and molded to fit a particular spiritual gift, consider ways a person can be encouraged to grow the gifts they already have.

The landscape of corporate worship has shifted dramatically with the surge of livestreaming.

I just dropped my child off at college. I’m not coping very well, and I sense that my child is not either. What can I do?

A singer leaves the Atlanta music scene and starts over in small-town Tennessee, where she finds love and new purpose but can't escape the past.

At a Christian summer camp, teens tackle personal struggles. They grow through music, friendship, and faith.

A rambunctious shelter dog finds the perfect job and a loving home in this heartwarming story based on the real heroes of Working Dogs for Conservation.

Collaborating to share preaching, three Christian Reformed pastors in Indiana have helped their congregations reestablish Sunday evening worship.