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Preparing to say goodbye, Papa said, “Let’s sing our song before we leave.” Our song? Tilting my head and squinting his way, I wondered, “What song?”

In the spirit of Where the Crawdads Sing and set amid the beauty and wilderness of the Colorado mountains, this is a deeply moving story of a young woman who follows her heart.

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands.

An exposé of the dangers of high-control religions that makes it easier to recognize and resist religious abuse.

Pew Research findings from a February survey show a growing disconnect among an array of religious Americans beliefs and their perceptions of mainstream American culture.

A tech company offering no-charge services to Christian ministries focused on evangelism has hosted spring break code-a-thons for 13 years. This March it was at Cragmor Christian Reformed Church in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Zorro discovers family secrets that will change his destiny forever as he tries to free California.

My time as a campus minister taught me that one of the best tools we have to deal with people’s spiritual doubts is patience.

As Christians, we believe there is a sinful nature inside us that disrupts our relationship with God and other people—and that’s not the way it’s supposed to be.

The Banner’s children’s book reviewer discovers a gem of faith and light for 8- to 12-year-old readers that’s perfect for fans of Anne of Green Gables.

See some of our top picks for reading and watching for April 2024.

The creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the “necessary rituals” that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation.

The two criminals crucified with Jesus (Luke 23:39-43) are a microcosm of humanity under suffering.

A father’s stirring and tender tribute to the son he lost to suicide.

Arriving in New York City in 1889, Mother Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society's most vulnerable.

An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all.

With a Resonate Global Mission innovation grant in 2023, chaplain Joel Kiekintveld was able to offer encouraging events for staff of the Office of Children's Services in Anchorage, Alaska.

Tony Schweitzer was a pastor who also served outside of the church in ministries offering spiritual care and belonging for people with disabilities. He died Feb. 25 at age 81.

Grateful players and coaches took home the 11th boys state basketball championship for Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa.

Emphasizing a high value for participating together in corporate worship, a team of Reformed worship leaders, pastors, and theologians vetted a recent list of most-sung worship songs, noting 55 of 100 as having “no or minor reservations.”

Through the eyes of immigrants and people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, God gives us a mirror and a lens to see ourselves as we truly are.

Participants share about a 10-month collaborative exploration of what it truly means to be a healthy multicultural church.

Grammy Award–winning music producer Charlie Peacock shares evocative, in-depth stories of crafting popular songs the whole world sings.