Conventional wisdom suggests that “silence is golden”—a saying that no doubt originated with
Columns
Read our regular columns on Faith Matters, Big Questions, Christian apologetics, Shiao Chong's monthly Editorial, the Discover page (especially for kids), the Vantage Point, the Other Six, and letters from Christian Reformed Church members and our readers. Our online-only columns are As I Was Saying and Behind the Banner.
Identity theft is something that most of us associate with credit cards and the Internet.
Did you know that bats live near you?
Electrons
Q My church has too many meetings! Can technology help?
O Canada
Just a reaction to Rev. Bob De Moor’s comments about “Language Matters” in the May editorial.
A recent Banner article answered a question from a person who received an advance on her inheritance to meet a current need (November 200
Now and then my job allows me to read or tell stories to children.
I get more impatient as I age.
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
It stands to reason that sex education begins at birth.
Climate Controversy
The April Banner reported the signing of a climate change declaration written by evangelical leaders from aro
In his Banner article “Got Religion?” (January 2010), Rev.
Got a photo of something funny related to Reformed history, culture, or tradition? Got a funny story or joke?
Mission/Calling
Q I volunteer at my church as well as work and attend to my family.
Do you know any shepherds? No? If you lived in Israel in Bible times, you’d see shepherds and sheep all the time.
I’ve thought a lot about God’s covenant promises since becoming a grandmother six years ago.
It’s a fine challenge to be a bi-national denomination.
Aman called 911 and frantically exclaimed, “Quick, quick, send an ambulance. My wife’s having a baby.
It was Palm Sunday 2009, and instead of sitting in a pew in my home church watching the Sunday school children walk down the aisles wavin
Outreach
Q I often wonder if I’m a genuine Christian because I’m not actively
Have you ever wondered what eggs have to do with Easter? Or why we hunt for Easter eggs? (Why not painted rocks or marbles instead?)
With budgets facing ongoing strains, saving money isn’t a tough sell in most congregations these days.
Kudos
Seldom do I read The Banner and come away greatly blessed and encouraged, but with the March 2010 issue I certainly did.
For more than half a century our denomination has maintained a close bond with the Christian Reformed Church in Cuba. As the Februar