Ahmet* had seen The Jesus Film maybe a dozen times—but everything changed the night he watched it with Resonate Global Mission missionary Daniel*.Born into a predominantly Muslim country in Asia, Ahmet grew up knowing Jesus as a prophet. But he felt restless, uncertain, and unsatisfied with life and
God is our father, and Scripture is woven through with masculine imagery to describe him. That is all wonderfully true, orthodox, and indisputable. But in this book, Elizabeth Berget gently leads readers to discover a God who also made mothers in his image and who nourishes, comforts, and protects u
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 learning, even in disagreement. Apart from articles written by editorial staff, these perspectives do not necessarily reflect the views of The Banner.How many time
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” —1 Thess. 5:16-18I cannot thank You, Lord, for all I see.The world is broken, brimmed with loss and pain.How can I thank and praise continually?How does one trace the rainbow through
“Blade,” the disheveled man said when I asked him his name.I thought, who names their baby “Blade”? In my mind, I pictured switchblades and dangerously sharp knives.Blade was anything but knifelike. He was like a gentle breeze, his voice barely audible as he shyly looked at me.During the summer mont
God’s Sovereign ChoiceThe theme of comfort has followed us from the Belgic Confession through the Heidelberg Catechism. Although the Canons of Dort (CD) are less doctrinally comprehensive, we will once again recognize the theme of comfort underlying the teachings.By the end of the 16th century, the
“How Can We Hope When It All Feels Hopeless?” A lecture hall of people turned up at the University of Iowa Geneva Campus Ministry lecture Oct. 19 to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Marilynne Robinson and Nicholas Kristof take on this question.For 50 years Geneva Campus Ministry has been hosting
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 learning, even in disagreement. Apart from articles written by editorial staff, these perspectives do not necessarily reflect the views of The Banner.“‘For I know
In her debut picture book for children based on the story of a real house and storm in Cape Cod, Mass., in 1978, author Lauren Wolk, renowned for her middle school novels Wolf Hollow, Beyond the Bright Sea, Candle Island, and more, joins forces with illustrator Kristen Adam to introduce kids to a sm
Singer-songwriter Justin Gambino provides listeners with his first collection of worship songs with the EP Garden of the Lord. Known for a more uptempo style, Gambino turns to a mellow sound with this record and its country feel. “The inspiration for this project came from my testimony,” Gambino say
Author Callie Murray’s debut historical fiction novel set in 1939 Georgia is loosely based on true events. These include the repercussions of the 1929 Great Depression, the Brunswick Hotel that fell into disrepair after the Great Depression, the imminent war in Germany, the persecution of Jewish peo
Diaconal Ministries Canada marked 25 years of work in Christian Reformed churches across Canada, celebrating stories of love in action Oct. 17. The organization was created by deacons for deacons with a dream to disciple, mentor, and connect Canadian CRC churches.John Wildeboer, national director fo
Ora et labora. Pray and work. This centuries-old credo from Saint Benedict was the inspiration for two trips that members of Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, Calif., took in 2026. The first trip brought members on a pilgrimage to England, while others from the congregation went to N
Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving last month. Americans will take a day to give thanks later this November. While news broadcasts are reminding us every day of all the things we have to fear, Thanksgiving Day reminds us to look at all the things we have to be thankful for.Gratitude can feel like a n
Author Jordan Raynor succinctly and clearly articulates the gospel of salvation for young children and spells out what it means for their entire lives.Raynor's children's picture book is structured in two sections. The first half focuses on people’s sin and the salvation Jesus offers. The second poi
Note: This online-only article is part of a series showcasing past Banner editors. You can read all the content celebrating The Banner’s 160th anniversary here.One hardly knows where to start in writing about Rev. Henry J. Kuiper. He was the longest-serving editor of The Banner, leading in that role
When one of my college students was in elementary school, he enjoyed watching hour-long videos. But now watching something that long is stressful, and he can no longer pay attention in class. The cause, he said, is TikTok, a social media platform that delivers an “infinite stream” of short videos.My
Just over two years ago I emerged from surgery to remove a tumor from my cerebellum. Scans had suggested that the tumor was contained, relatively easy to remove, and probably not malignant. I’d likely be back to regular life in a month, maybe two at the outside.But the tumor was closer to the brains
A white, steepled church stands as a landmark on Victoria Drive in Vancouver’s Eastside. It is home to the First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver. The congregation marked its Centennial year with a celebration service on Oct. 18. One hundred years earlier, on Oct. 21, 1926, a small group of po
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 learning, even in disagreement. Apart from articles written by editorial staff, these perspectives do not necessarily reflect the views of The Banner.Darkness is c