2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (432+ words) Start with a Word: On the Craft and Adventure of Writing'The Banner If you're looking for a masterclass on the craft of writing, look no further than Marilyn McEntyre's new book Start with a Word. This author of numerous books…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (806+ words) 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…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (319+ words) Are we still brave even if we are pushed or forced to do something incredibly hard? That's a question reverberating through Project Hail Mary, a movie meant to be seen in theaters if there ever was one. Another way to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (284+ words) This is the first book of the Consider picture book series, which celebrates nature and inviting gratitude. In this first book of the Consider series'a series that celebrates God's gift of nature and encourages gratitude'young children are invited to consider…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (394+ words) Follow two timelines set centuries apart in this clean, Gothic suspense tale of unsolved murders, haunting rumors, and a troubling family legacy. The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall by Jaime Jo Wright The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall is a…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (548+ words) Different Kind of Water by Ginny Owens'The Banner Different Kind of Water by Ginny Owens Ginny Owens" beautiful voice has graced Christian music for over 20 years. Now the singer-songwriter returns with the EP, "Different Kind of Water," her first new…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (565+ words) 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…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (232+ words) Thirty-four-year-old Hildy Nybo and 41-year-old Luke Rimmer meet against the backdrop of preparations by the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, scientists, and engineers to rewild the Elwha River by destroying two century-old dams that had resulted in devastating loss of habitat…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (216+ words) Lorna Glesne of Bunde Christian Reformed Church in Clara City, Minn., told us about the long service of 96-year-old organist Mildred "Millie" Meyer, who has been playing for Bunde CRC for 82 years. Meyer told The Banner she began playing piano…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (380+ words) T.I. Lowe isn't shy about addressing difficult topics in her engaging novels, with her latest no exception. South of Somewhere is a story of second chances, addiction, recovery, and renewed hope, all told in Lowe's signature southern voice. Juniper (Junie) Wilder…...