I am one of 14.6 million unemployed people in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (July 2010).

October is a pretty “sweet” month—who doesn’t enjoy traveling from house to house and filling a pillowcase with c

Outreach

Separation a Sin?

Separation a Sin?

My initial reaction to the opinion piece in the September issue of The Banner (“Is Separation Always a Sin?”) was that it was

This morning I’m reminded of a quote from the movie Ladies in Lavender: “Growing old is a gradual surrender.”

The more media we have to record our stories, the less we make the effort. What a shame!

Having witnessed a crime, a young boy was called to testify in court.

Fall is on its way. Soon lots of trees will shed lots and lots of leaves.

Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours working, whether at home, at school, or in the workplace.

Relationships

Q My husband and I spent our entire careers devoted to Christian day school

Youth Conventions

I was disappointed to see that the traditional Youth Unlimited conventions (still “YCF” to me) are

In 1963 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

My husband and I have recently taken up a hobby that has most of our friends and family thinking we’re crazy.

Septembers have scared me ever since Ma, back in the old country, marched me off to “Kleuterschool” (kindergarten).

Got a photo of something funny related to Reformed history, culture, or tradition? Send it to The Banner and you might see it in print!

I don’t have a boyfriend or a car.

I’m 23. I still live with my parents.

I was not in a praying mood.

One starry night, God took a man named Abraham outside and said to him, “Look up at the stars—can you count them?” The

I knew it was coming.

Calling

Q I just switched my major from art to biology because my parents tell me I need

Youth-Friendly Churches

Kudos to Rev.