41+ min ago  (275+ words) Explore the Lord's Prayer across the landscapes where Jesus first spoke it. Hosted by Brad Gray and featuring insights from N. T. Wright and others, learn about the prayer's cultural, historical, and spiritual depth. "The Lord's Prayer" documentary discusses this well-known prayer,…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (257+ words) Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Holland, Mich., has given the traditional Vacation Bible School model a twist with its own four-night summer program called Praise Days, running since 2013. Offered for children who are entering the first through sixth grades, Praise…...

4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (634+ words) Revelation 19 offers one of Scripture's most striking political images. The Temptation to Trust in Earthly Kingdoms As I Was Saying is a forum for a variety of perspectives to foster faith-related conversations among our readers with the goal of mutual…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (309+ words) What dreams and visions could the Holy Spirit be using to get the attention of CRC congregations and leaders today? Like most of the dreams and visions in Scripture, this vision comes at a time of challenge. Abraham had his…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (327+ words) The Gift of Freedom was inspired by author Glenette Tilley Turner's interview with Alice Brickler, the last living relative of Harriet Tubman to have had personal interactions with the renowned Underground Railroad conductor. When Brickler shared the story of Harriet's…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (332+ words) The Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church met by video conference Feb. 4-6, receiving ministry reports, updates on budget projections, and matters to share with Synod 2026. Roberta Vriesema, director of partnership administration'a role that replaced that of chief administrative…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (641+ words) Knowing there are Christian Reformed pastors and churches in close proximity to the turmoil, tragedy and grief in Minneapolis where public clashes with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers resulted in two deaths in January, The Banner asked, "How do you…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (463+ words) Mungai, the global movement pastor at Mariner's Church in California, has gained a unique understanding of the issues inherent in the old models of mission work: "When you come to Africa, you want to fix Africa," he writes. "Well, you…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (413+ words) Dorothy Littell Greco defines misogyny this way in her new book: "the persistent, insidious belief that men's ideas, wants, needs, and experiences are more important than women's and that political, religious, and social systems, as well as intimate relationships, should…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (525+ words) I've been a Christian for most of my life. I grew up hearing the Bible stories, singing the hymns, praying at mealtimes. I've read theology books and led small groups. I've stood in sanctuaries, recited creeds, and proclaimed truths I…...