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We know from Scripture that Christians are commanded to forgive. But is it always required, even in situations of abuse or violence?

Not only do flowers look pretty, but as with everything in God’s creation they were made with purpose.

As a delegate to Synod 2023, I go with fear and trembling because of how I’ve heard many people talk about the delegates from synod last year.

Many movies depict the strength of knowing one’s identity.

Launched in 1977, the Voyager 1 spacecraft was commissioned to explore the outer regions of our solar system.

For years, I was not aware of my control issue—because it was cloaked in spiritual piety.

These prayers involve asking, listening, and acting—perhaps not what first comes to mind when we think of the call to pray.

I received an unexpected letter in the mail in mid-January.

Our children are visual learners, but so much in our worship and church programming is word-based. What's a parent to do?

One unlikely man was instrumental in starting two of our great universities: David Brainerd.

We are often inclined to judge others about how they deal with their “makeup” simply because they are not made up the way we are.

Our children look to us as their example for how to live. Through us, they discern a model for how to live as broken people in a broken world.

 I believe God despises how the body of Christ has been divided when the Scriptures have called us to unity.

Belief is a true attachment that fastens believers to their Savior in ways unknown to the human eye.

I’m hearing a lot about the artificially intelligent ChatGPT these days. Should I pay attention?

See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.

A lot of the criticism seems to stem from a suspicion of emotions and spiritual experience.

A Nashville pastor contemplates the ‘why?’ of this week’s shooting.

There are important context clues to help us understand this phrase.

I felt immediately at home there.

Peter responds with encouragement to be clear—to ourselves and to others—how our countercultural lifestyle is part of God’s worldwide redemptive mission.

My job feels as if it has become my whole life. As much as I love it, I don’t think it’s healthy for me to check my messages constantly or work whenever I have a free moment. How do I break the pattern I’ve fallen into?

Think of your favorite breakfast, lunch, or dinner food. What does it taste like? What makes it so yummy? Chances are your favorite meal is made with herbs and spices!