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Trench is effective pop music that speaks life into lonely spaces—both external and internal—that may not otherwise receive such care. It is also an album that props itself on weighty images and aesthetics without shouldering any of the burden that bore those images.

In this surprise-filled novel for adults, author Esi Edugyan offers profound insights into the hearts of people both enslaved and free and portrays the vast reaches of the earth, contrasting immense beauty with stark harshness.

Our church leadership is talking about faith milestones. What are they, and why should we be interested? 

What would happen if we were to think of ourselves less as sitting on the truth and more as pointing to it? We’d invite nonbelievers to join us as learners of the way of Jesus, journeying deeper into God’s truth. This is a humble stance from which to share our faith with others. 

The hope of peace and security—of life—is ultimately rooted in the age-old biblical teaching that God created human beings in his own image.

For nearly 50 years, the Christian Reformed Church’s Ministry to Seafarers has been making sure sailors in the port of Vancouver, B.C., receive Christmas hospitality.

Invest in beauty—the beauty of a home that has Christ in the open kitchen plan or the tiny galley kitchen.

Merritt explores how we can use sacred words in fresh, Spirit-led ways to communicate the power and beauty of the gospel in today's world.

When so many of our young people feel like the problems facing our world are insurmountable, it’s a breath of fresh air to see this kind of empowerment and encouragement.

Every Christ follower has the potential to be a multiplying agent for the kingdom.

A one-day summit on sexual abuse organized by the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College featured writers, leaders, and pastors sharing stories and asking the church to do better.

Grace and Peace Community Center, a ministry in Chicago, Ill., offers an annual Christmas store where gifts are accessible to families in need.

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, Calif., has made a December caroling hayride an annual tradition. The hayride brings sacred Christmas music to people who are homebound or have difficulty getting out.

I don’t actually know any people from the Amish tradition and faith, I do have a perception of them. I picture people wearing old-fashioned clothes and driving a horse and buggy. I think of them as being “set apart” and I also admire their resolve.

That perception makes me wonder how others perceive the Christian Reformed Church.

Tell us, what are you reading? Christine Fabiszewski sent us this review of a novel about the Netherlands during World War II.

This intriguing, culturally sensitive novel explores, among other things, the ramifications of immigration.

It is very cold in many places in the winter. To stay warm, you wear lots of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and a warm winter coat. But there are two places where it is cold all the time—the North and South Poles. 

Let’s recognize the Canons of Dort for what they are: not a summary of Reformed theology, or even a full account of election, but a crucial clarification of some key issues that matter as much now as they did 400 years ago.

#MeToo movement has highlighted women who have experienced sexual harassment or assault. Aren’t Christians supposed to forgive rather than demand justice?

The temptation of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11 serves up important cautions to the church in how to imagine and fulfill God’s mission.

The Banner, the official magazine of the Christian Reformed Church, is free for the asking.

54-year-old TobyMac keeps pumping out memorable music.