Too Extreme!

With the disgusting article “Going to the Extreme” (January 2006), The Banner has definitely

Deep-Sea Forgiveness

The deepest part of the ocean in the whole world is near the Mariana Islands (in the Pacific Ocean, south

The congregation to which I belong is considering launching a building project. It’s an increasingly common circumstance.

Got an Odd Job?

In case you missed this last  month… Do you have anunusual job?

In this Banner Professor Don Oppewal observes that Christian Reformed folks tend to look only to the Bible to answer divisive is

Dear friends, I’ve found something important that I believe we need to approach with careful pastoral discernment.

On vacation. We sat in a Baptist church. The preacher held forth beneath a large round window of plain glass.

When Did Christian Reformed Ministers start shaking worshipers’ hands after services?

A clock strikes 7 a. m. It’s still dark.

Writing an article about spiritual formation—the task I’ve been given—is a little scary.

You are amazing. Just look at you.

Q. I love my church, but I’ve lost confidence in the leadership ability of the council (not of the pastor).

I can feel January coming —feel it in my soul.

New York’s Tree of Hope

The Monkey bars taught me a lesson one day. My 6-year-old son beckoned me over to help him with them.

Got an Odd Job?

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). There is a time…

Keo Phommarath met his wife, Bounchan, at a party.

“It is better to give than to receive,” says Scripture (Acts 20:35). But receiving is important too.

Times Square in New York City. Seconds before midnight on December 31. A giant ball drops to usher in the New Year.

Q. What is the ministerial stance on

Total Depravity?

Getting ready for Christmas is kind of like time traveling.