1+ week, 1+ day ago   (480+ words) In this gripping novel by the author of the New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Hafsa pushes back against her family’s expectations—and discovers her own power. Hafsa’s Way by Aisha Saeed Hafsa Imtiaz is impatient to realize her dream…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (337+ words) A young woman wakes up dizzy in her 30s and cannot find relief, even after consulting 30 doctors. Weaver mixes her medical story with tales of her time working as a ranger in Alaska. Dizzy: A Memoir by Rachel Weaver In her…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (406+ words) A fire late in the evening of Aug. 26 destroyed a historic building on the property of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., but not the congregation’s primary worship space. The fire destroyed a vacant structure that had…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (260+ words) In Munster, Ind., and St. Catharines, Ont., Christian Reformed congregations host chainsaw sharpening and a community BBQ in support of neighbors affected by August storms and flooding. “Maybe this is where the church shines the brightest,” suggested pastor Jim Hollendoner…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) A summertime hockey tournament that’s been bringing together church teams in Abbotsford, B.C. for three years saw Gateway Community Christian Reformed Church join this August for the first time. “It was a great time getting to know others in the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) “The first year is especially hard,” she said. “Students are dealing with loneliness, culture shock, and so many changes all at once.” “We strive to support international students’ practical, social, and spiritual needs,” Groot-Nibbelink said. “Our faith is not just…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (255+ words) Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church in Mason City, Iowa, hosted its second “Dog Days of Summer” outdoor worship service July 19, celebrating the good gift of pets. The congregation hosts outdoor services once a month from June to October, rotating between…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (421+ words) As Connect Church in Pella, Iowa, (called “First Christian Reformed Church” until 2019) celebrated 160 years since its founding, the first Christian Reformed congregation to be established west of the Mississippi River also wanted to celebrate The Banner’s 160 years. “Our (church) council…...