Digging into these “unbelievable” stories can widen our spiritual imaginations and point to the promise of Christ’s new world.
Miracles for Skeptics: Encountering the Paranormal Ministry of Jesus
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In the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes, faith-based disaster groups, including World Renew’s Disaster Relief Services, are on the scene while planning for a long, slow recovery
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Greg Elzinga, who served as interim president of Calvin University since February, believes the school to be “an amazing campus community” equipped to weather financial, social, cultural, or theological challenges ahead.
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With concern for young adults navigating in a post-Christian culture, a Bowmanville, Ont., Christian Reformed Church member helped launch a conference “designed to help young adults in their pursuit of God and God's pursuit of them.”
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The Canada and U.S. Ministry Boards of the ҵ met Oct.17, discussing “Toward CRC Canada” and creating a building maintenance fund with proceeds of the denominational building sale.
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The CRC’s Council of Delegates welcomed new members, discussed the One Family Conversation approach to classis leadership, reviewed some sobering financial numbers, and more.
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The Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church approved starting Synod 2025 and future synods with a virtual convening to elect officers.
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World Renew works to end hunger globally by offering opportunities to farmers and families to grow healthy food.
The Likes of Us
By Big Big TrainREAD MOREThe Likes of Us is the 15th studio album by English progressive rock band Big Big Train, their first since the death of their lead singer.
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Set in Nazi-occupied France, a young Jewish girl is hidden away by a boy and his family after her life is abruptly changed. Suddenly the boy she and her classmates once shunned becomes her savior and best friend.
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Should we connect with a former daughter-in-law for the sake of our grandkids when our son would feel betrayed by our having any connection?
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See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.
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It is no surprise that the Bible describes our Creator God as an artist and craftsman
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This year, one of the most impactful moments was not part of the official conference at all.
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The CRC's Council of Delegates has appointed Joel Vande Werken as the denomination’s first director of ecclesiastical governance, starting in mid-November.
Evangelicals and Abortion: Historical, Theological, Practical Perspectives
By J. Cameron FraserREAD MOREEvangelicals and Abortion traces the history and theological development of evangelical involvement in the abortion issue, and recommends some models of a biblically based response.
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Widower Kenzaburo from Japan travels to England with his estranged son to fulfill his late wife's dying wish.
Abigail and the Big Start Over
By Bethany McIlrath. Illustrated by Kate SaundersREAD MOREFun, absorbing novel that helps kids ages 7 and older to engage with the Bible as they learn that God’s grace never runs out.
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Hagersville (Ont.) Community CRC recently moved from a 60-year-old building to a 140-year-old sanctuary.
In Memoriam: Rev. Norman Edmund Jones
1931-2024READ MOREA member, in his retirement, of Aylmer (Ont.) Christian Reformed Church, Norman Jones was described at his funeral as “beloved pastor to the entire town.”
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Expecting to retire Oct. 31, Shirley Hoogstra, president emerita of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, spoke with Religion ҵ Service about her 10 years with the institution.
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After two hurricanes hit their region only 15 days apart, members of Bradenton (Fla.) Christian Reformed Church are cleaning up and thanking God for his protection.
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Timothy Leadership Training gives pastors and leaders the tools they need to overcome challenges and meet needs.
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As you think about retiring, you would be wise to take time regularly to sit back and reflect on your ministry career, your identity, and your hopes for the future.