In my humble opinion, our leaders should end their crusade to prod our denomination onto the Global Warming Bandwagon.

As Christians we believe the Earth is a creation of God, a precious gift on which we depend for the necessities of life.

Somehow, watching my younger sister Jessica cross the finish line of the Boston Marathon convinced me that it would be a good idea for

A minister was approached by a congregant who said he was worried about the strange dreams he was having.

Begin here: A book is a story told by one soul to another soul.  This means that the writer for young readers has the opportunity

Have you ever traveled to a faraway place?

Church

Q.

Several issues ago Banner Editor Bob De Moor wrote about his church’s positive encounter with two devout Muslims (“In All

I am tired. Really, really tired.

In last month’s Banner we reported on a bit of a dustup at Calvin College, our denominationally owned liberal arts scho

Justice and Mercy

The two features “Illegal” and “Lopsided Mercy” (February 2011) really hit home

On Valentine's Day, and all year long, we talk about our hearts a lot.

During a unit on the solar system in December, the kindergartners learned about the planets, sun, and moon.

Christian Living

Q. Every morning I wake up afraid. My body is getting weaker, and my resources are shrinking.

Abortion

Thank you for your January editorial bringing light to the abortion issue ("Security for Whom?")

A friend told me about several couples whose babies had a serious genetic condition that results in severe deformity and death.

The hissing of the breathing machine was the only noise in the room.

For six years the "every household Banner" has been privileged to serve as our denominational kitchen table—a place wh

An elderly man rushed into the doctor’s office and shouted, “Doctor! I think I’m shrinking!!”

God gave you some pretty wonderful senses.

Mission

Q I’d like to give my time and money to organizations in my community.

A Modest Proposal

I am a convert to social justice. For a long time I found it easy to make excuses not to help the poor.