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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 09 > genealogy-theology-exploring-family-lines-and-spiritual-legacies

Genealogy Theology: Exploring Family Lines and Spiritual Legacies

6+ day, 40+ min ago   (186+ words) Author Frank G. Honeycutt’s fascinating exploration of the connection between genealogy and theology takes readers into the lives of two of his ancestors and how their circumstances and actions influenced the person he became. In 1908, Honeycutt’s great-grandfather Sheriff Frank Honeycutt of…...

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thebanner.org > news > 2026 > 09 > 222disciple-and-a-trend-toward-one-on-one-discipleship

222Disciple and a Trend Toward One-on-one Discipleship

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (387+ words) As Christian Reformed churches focus on multiplication through discipleship in conjunction with the denomination’s 10-year commitment, more are turning to one-on-one mentoring to prepare young people for profession of faith rather than relying primarily on a classroom-setting approach. Rick Zomer,…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 09 > god-gave-us-you-deluxe-edition

God Gave Us You (Deluxe Edition)

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (245+ words) A deluxe edition of the bestselling Christian picture book about a polar bear cub who asks a question: “Where did I come from?” God Gave Us You (Deluxe Edition) by Lisa Tawn Bergen. Illustrated by Laura J. Bryant This charming…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 09 > i-am-in-the-image-of-god

I Am (in the Image of) God

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (503+ 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…...

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thebanner.org > features > 2026 > 08 > sustaining-faith

Sustaining Faith

2+ week, 37+ min ago   (216+ words) Editor’s note: This essay came in second place by blind judging for the 2026 Young Adults Writing Contest on the topic of “Sustaining Faith.” Has there been a time in your life when your faith was tested, when your heart was…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 08 > we-are-home-when-were-together-trusting-god-through-lifes-changes

We Are Home When We're Together: Trusting God Through Life's Changes

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (303+ words) Moving to new houses, new schools, new neighborhoods, and other life changes can be unsettling. This picture book is a reminder to look to God as your family adjusts together. We Are Home When We're Together: Trusting God Through Life's…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 08 > a-presbyterian-falls-for-the-crc

A Presbyterian Falls for the CRC

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (373+ 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…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 08 > what-are-some-parenting-practices-to-help-my-children-maintain-an-interest-in-faith

What Are Some Parenting Practices to Help My Children Maintain an Interest in Faith?

3+ week, 57+ min ago   (388+ words) What are some parenting practices for various stages of my child’s development to help them maintain an interest in faith? What Are Some Parenting Practices to Help My Children Maintain an Interest in Faith? What are some parenting practices for…...

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thebanner.org > features > 2026 > 08 > faith-for-the-journey

Faith for the Journey

3+ week, 57+ min ago   (312+ words) Editor’s note: This essay came in third place by blind judging for the 2026 Young Adults Writing Contest on the topic of “Sustaining Faith.” As Christians, we are often familiar with the concept of “the wilderness.” We easily see ourselves in…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 08 > does-god-give-us-more-than-we-can-handle

Does God Give Us More Than We Can Handle?

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (770+ 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…...