3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (328+ words) Brooks, author of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," lived from 1835-1893. After graduating from Harvard University, he attended Virginia Theological Seminary and was ordained in the Episcopal Church in 1860. He became rector at Church of the Holy Trinity not long after,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (655+ words) In Scripture, debt can be a call to reflect God's mercy. We Owe Love: The Gospel Debt of Grace and Mercy "Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." "1 John 4:11 The apostle John's words…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (630+ words) The time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (195+ words) If forgiving others is a heavy cross to bear for many, should forgiveness be preached sternly? Forgiveness can present a significant challenge in the life of a Christian. When we are hurt by others, our initial response is often to…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (406+ words) I was at the Multiply Conference, and I cannot remember the last time when I was as energized over the future of the Christian Reformed Church as I am right now." It was so exciting to be a part of…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (520+ words) Keep Jesus in the center of your family's Christmas and Advent celebrations with this beautiful nativity storybook from beloved Bible scholar N.T. Wright. The First Christmas: The Bible's Nativity Story In the second book in the God's Big Picture Bible Stories'the…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (327+ words) In this engaging, unique children's storybook Bible, renowned Christian theologian and author of children's picture books and adult nonfiction helps children to understand God's great redemptive story to develop his two-pronged theme: of God's intention to draw all the nations…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (597+ words) A Christian Reformed church leader from Highland, Ind., serving with a disability ministry in Kijabe, Kenya, believes she was led by the Spirit to bless one young man in particular. Listening and Seeing God at Work Through Hope Mobility Judy…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (325+ words) The Banner published hundreds of columns, reviews, and news stories and dozens of features, editorials, and opinion pieces in 2025. Here are the top 5 most-accessed articles online in each category between January and December. This mix shows heavy interest in the…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (261+ words) Thrive's resource series, Ten Ways, has a new look'and is now available in Spanish and Korean. This expansion makes the series more accessible to congregations, communities, and leaders across the CRCNA. Ten Ways are practical, list-based resources that cover a…...