The Banner

An engaging and thought-provoking conversation on the challenges facing the Church and the Christian

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.

A 5-song EP from First15, the daily devotional series that reaches millions around the world.

Lynne Spears’ co-author looks at Britney Spears and her conservatorship through the eyes of faith.

In this novel set in the 1930s, Rena struggles to find meaningful work as a writer, her life’s passion.

You are brave, and your spirit endures.

For me, Christian spirituality is holistic because the biblical truth and worldview is holistic.

James McGrath makes the stories of women in the New Testament come alive, and sheds fresh light on the figure of Jesus.

At the dawn of WWII, a desperate Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert ops.

A powerful depiction in a children’s picture book of the everyday struggles faced by undocumented immigrants and their families.

Faced with declining revenues and empty buildings, some churches have looked for ways to make a virtue of unused space.

John Aupperlee, pastor and chaplain, was most shaped by his identity as a child of God. He died Aug. 31.

East Martin Christian Reformed Church in Martin, Mich., marked its 100th anniversary with a ringing bell, worship service, and pig roast.

It’s the only way these days to visit this landmark of Christianity. Pay money to go to church.

I have always been fascinated with language, especially American Sign Language. Looking back, I am so thankful I was guided by two significant women in the church on my journey.

A UK based rapper leads interesting conversations in his search for truth.

An 11-year-old boy must help keep his family together when his mother is deported to Mexico.

TobyMac collaborator Terrian delivers an upbeat, gospel-infused debut EP.

As a boomer (born between 1946 and 1964), perhaps I’m a lost cause when it comes to changing my bad habits online, but what about our kids and grandkids? Is there anything we can do?

My series of stories avoids taking sides. It explores how we in the Christian Reformed Church have fought and how social and religious contexts have shaped our conflicts.

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

The first adult novel in almost 15 years by the internationally bestselling author of In the Time of the Butterflies

Read the story of Timothy Christian Schools from its founding in 1911 through the present day.