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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.
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Is it wrong to continue asking God for something over and over again? Is it a sign that the answer is “no” if you haven’t yet received it?
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During adolescence my view of my mother’s occupation as a stay-at-home mom turned to the judgmental conclusion that she was not living up to her potential.
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At the beginning of the semester, we were all hesitant to speak up, but by the end of the semester everyone was chiming in about what they did or didn’t like.
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Each one, with its unique shape and color, played a vital role in the grand design we were creating.
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I'm in a job that I never planned to be doing. I feel I should be thankful to have a job, but I'm not really sure how I feel about it or whether I should do anything about it.
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To be honest, I’ve always thought it was a bit of an odd tradition.
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I have faithfully supported a missionary all my adult life. With retirement around the corner, I’m not sure I can continue. Is there something I should do before my donations end?
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Bavinck discusses the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches to preaching, then insists that they belong together in a balanced, biblical approach.
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Is this defeat? A church razed after it was raised in joy and promise decades ago?
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I was so happy as a child that I thought, “There are two kinds of people in the world: Indians, and those who want to be Indians.” (“Indian” was the common term for Indigenous people at the time.)
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My elderly mother has little interest in discussing details that might help us plan a meaningful funeral service. Any suggestions?
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I suspect you cannot properly love God without loving your neighbor nor properly love your neighbor without loving God.
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The Apostles’ Creed says Jesus “descended to hell.”
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Recent criticism questioning the value of The Banner and the kinds of articles its staff choose to publish prompted a response.
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I used to get this question (or some variation of it) all the time during my seven years as a youth pastor.
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Nature enthusiasts and scientists have been studying snow for a long time. You can too!
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I’m in my mid-50s, and it feels like my faith and my interest in faith matters have stalled. What’s my problem?
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A distinction between homosexuality as an orientation and homosexualism as explicit and overt homosexual practice is central to this position.
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His gaunt, cancer-ridden, AIDS-diseased body testified to the truth: he was dying. There was no doubt about it.
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I’m already sick of reading election news on my news feed, and we still have months to go. Would it be irresponsible of me to bury my head in the sand and ignore it all?
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Ronald was a 13-year-old student at the Christian school in Houston, B.C. His sudden death sent shockwaves throughout the northwest Central Interior of the province.
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It’s calming to know that Psalm 91 promises to give us what we so desperately need. … However, there is a major problem with Psalm 91.