“Through and through a pastor,” Rev. Louis Tamminga died Nov. 11 at age 94. He had served the denomination in pastor-church relations, as a longtime Banner contributor, and a pastor to missionaries.
In Memoriam: Rev. Louis M. Tamminga
1930 -2024READ MOREIn Memoriam: Rev. Sidney Cooper
1930-2024READ MOREA wise and confident leader who modeled for others his deep love for the Lord and for his people, Sid Cooper died Nov. 13 at age 94.
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The Gathering Markit, a nonprofit grocery initiative in Abbotsford, B.C., promotes dignity and choice for families in need.
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에스겔의 예언을 살펴보면, 그가 단지 자신의 고통에만 매몰되지 않았음을 알 수 있습니다.
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In Engineering 333 at Calvin University, students spend the entire semester answering a single question.
This Land Is a Lullaby
By Tonya Simpson. Illustrated by Delree DumontREAD MOREThis lush lullaby of the land honors the beauty of the prairies and the plains and the spiritual connection between Indigenous children.
12 Truths & A Lie (Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions)
By J.D GreearREAD MORELife is full of difficult questions, and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In 12 Truths &a Lie, author and pastor J.D. Greear confidently tackles some of the most perplexing questions that Christians face.
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분열된 세상과 교회 속에서, 우리는 갈등을 부추기는 매체가 아닌, 서로를 연결해주는 매체가 필요합니다.
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While I was living in northern Alberta, one of my favorite places to go was the local beaver pond.
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It’s the distance between orthodoxy and orthopraxy that currently concerns me most in our denomination.
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Years ago, it seems like we spent a lot of time in church listening to sermons about or studying apologetics, but these days, not so much. Why?
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Formed in 1910 by Dutch immigrants, First Christian Reformed Church in Edmonton, Alta., is now seeing its membership increased by newcomers from Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, and by those to whom elder Valentine Ojelede ministers at a downtown mission.
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Christian Reformed member and small town Alberta doctor Robert Greidanus was honored with Family Physician of the Year for 2024 by the Alberta College of Family Physicians.
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Jeremiah Bašurić, a pastor in Edmonton, Alta., and Sebastian Maldonado, a campus minister in Toronto, Ont., will share the position of senior leader for intercultural ministry in Canada.
Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada
By Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter SchuurmanREAD MORECanadian Christians frustrated with the church have come “undone” and are leaving politely in what this book dubs a Quiet Deconstruction.
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A Norwegian gamer died of a degenerative muscular disease at age 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life—but soon discovered they were wrong.
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During Advent, the Today devotionals offered by ReFrame Ministries explore the theme of light breaking through darkness.
This is Holy
By Mack BrockREAD MOREMack Brock, a founder of Elevation Worship, emphasizes God’s past and present faithfulness with his 11-track solo record, This Is Holy.
Fearless as a Honey Badger, Brave like a Wolverine: Living with Down Syndrome, Loving Animals, Learning Courage
By Andrew Olshine (with David Olshine)READ MOREThis journey of 50 days, written by a young man with Down Syndrome and his dad, will help you take steps to handle worry, anxiety, and fear. Perfect for family devotions.
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I am an elderly Christian who can find himself in discussions about burial plans. When I share that my remains will be donated for medical research, some people react negatively. Please comment.
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See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.
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But that’s not what the angels sang about. Nor did Jesus promise peace on earth for all men (or women).
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The physical demands of running were intense, but I soon realized that the mental aspect was equally challenging.
Stealing Little Moon: The Legacy of the American Indian Boarding Schools
By Dan SaSuWeh JonesREAD MOREDan SaSuWeh Jones chronicles his family's time at Chilocco—starting with his grandmother Little Moon's arrival when the school first opened and ending with him working on the maintenance crew when the school shut down nearly 100 years later.