In its simplest form, our classification puts human beings into two categories: friend and foe.

In Jesus, the “not yet” breaks into the “now” as we share in his resurrection and life abundant.

In the past, The Banner used to have an entire page of reader-submitted jokes.

I am left with a feeling of great discomfort when I think of the awkwardness of that moment, his inability to read my cues, my inability to tell him no.

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As a member of the LGBT+ community, I am no stranger to division within the world and within the church.

Some of my Christian friends give large sums of money to political candidates and causes.

Everything seems so clear now.

Cavernous divides between people groups are not unique to our modern plight.

양측 진영은 모두 자신들이 느끼는 모욕과 홀대에 부글부글 끓는 분노를 품고 있습니다. 그리고 모두 다양한 방식으로 상대측에 벌을 주고 싶어하는 것처럼 보입니다.

You will sense the Holy Spirit’s nudging inside your heart and soul.

Would we have the gospel of Mark were it not for Barnabas? Had Barnabas not encouraged the lad and taken him on his own missionary journey, Mark might have disappeared into obscurity.

Opinion: It underestimates the breadth and depth of racism to focus largely on white racism and hammer away at white guilt.

Alcohol induced loneliness, despair, and depression, which had become unbearable, and I became aware of my dark thoughts of suicide.

We fought to swallow the lumps in our throat, and we blinked away the tears. Then we said goodbye.

The Christian community wonders why teenagers are not interested in Christianity—why I don’t want to be associated with the name.

If we relegate the healing ministry of Jesus to the New Testament alone, then how can we say that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever?

I wonder what I would have done if I was in Ebed-Melech’s place. Would I have acted courageously? Or would I have remained silent?

In the act of putting on some characteristic garment, you share strengths, experiences, understanding, and love. … Masks are a big deal because all clothes mold us and mediate between us.

It’s surprising how much the anticipation of a new school year can excite and create a feeling of trepidation inside a teacher.

Following Jesus during the time of COVID is discombobulating. 

Looking at it from afar, I honestly couldn’t relate: the intensity, the anger, the vile accusations on social media, especially among Christians.

Convicted of their past sin and consumed with the ensuing guilt, they experienced the same crushing concerns.