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Assuming God did predestine only a select few to be saved, why would he bother creating people he did not elect for salvation?

This beautiful collection of short stories by a CRC member follows the lives of interconnected individuals, each navigating the often humorous, sometimes tragic, and always fascinating twists and turns of daily life.

Reporting back from his work in homeless services, minister and advocate Kevin Nye introduces readers to the Christ he’s met in tents, shelters, and drop-in centers.

A troubled teen and a surly superhero work together to save the day.

“There’s something about love that builds up and is creative,” the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. declared in a sermon. “There is something about hate that tears down and is destructive.”

The Association of Theological Schools reports that professional degrees are attracting a higher percentage of students at theological schools across the U.S. and Canada, while the Master of Divinity is falling off in enrollment.

CRC members Jenny McAlister and Jerry Bouma were presented with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals.

‘If you kept it online, you probably don’t have a religious education program now,’ Hartford Institute for Religion Research director Scott Thumma said last fall of churches’ youth activities.

A report looking at the religious makeup of the new U.S. Congress finds it predominantly Christian. Among those senators and representatives are Christian Reformed members from Michigan and Iowa.

Newly elected Michigan 3rd Congressional District Rep. Hillary Scholten answered questions on her abortion stance; re-elected Iowa 4th District Rep. Randy Feenstra led an opioid abuse prevention bill that was passed in December.

Clarissa Moll offers her powerful personal narrative of losing her husband suddenly as well as honest, practical wisdom that guides readers toward flourishing amidst loss.

With over 1 million subscribers, Colin and Samir are YouTube Creators with a long history of working together and creating for YouTube.

I have loved animals my whole life, so working in an animal hospital seemed like an obvious choice for a career.

Sometimes we find it easy to overlook God.

Through the decades, I have had to unlearn what was taught to me that night.

We have shared this story over the years, labeling it as the most curious gift ever sent to missionaries.

Baptized in the Water, written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates baptism in all its varying forms.

A few classics, a handful of Christian living books, and one rom-com delighted the ears of The Banner’s Mixed Media editor.

In this follow-up to Simply Christian, Bible scholar and Anglican bishop N.T. Wright uses the Gospel of John to reveal how Christianity presents a compelling and relevant explanation for our world.

When God’s restful presence is the power that fuels your life, pushing through hardships will be worth it.

Seeing someone lift up their light inspires others to do the same.

Grand Rapids South Christian High School in Cutlerville, Mich., won the Michigan high school Division 4 state football championship Nov. 25.

Though it couldn’t be described as an easy job, Dee Recker says she has loved the work and it has “been a gift” to meet and work with people who dedicate their time to the service of the Christian Reformed Church.