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thebanner.org > our-shared-ministry > 2026 > 09 > from-survival-to-purpose-how-elizabeth-bol-found-a-way-forward

From Survival to Purpose: How Elizabeth Bol Found a Way Forward

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (566+ words) A year ago, Elizabeth Bol was surviving. She was navigating a difficult divorce while recovering from addiction and alcoholism. Though she had a job, it just covered the bills. “I was just working to survive,” recalled Bol. “I felt stuck....

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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, 5+ 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 > columns > 2026 > 08 > reflections-from-a-new-church-planter

Reflections from a New Church Planter

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (909+ 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 > our-shared-ministry > 2026 > 08 > faithful-in-the-fields-cultivating-context-in-every-soil

Faithful in the Fields: Cultivating Context in Every Soil

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (665+ words) This localized approach allows ReFrame to meet people exactly where they are—speaking their heart language and tending to the specific spiritual, emotional, and cultural “soil” of every unique region. Some of these spiritual soils are currently hardened by social…...

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thebanner.org > news > 2026 > 08 > climate-action

Climate Action

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (115+ words) thebanner.org The Christian Reformed Church’s Climate Witness Project, which began in 2015, has steadily seen more congregations connect with its programing and resources, including a Solar Faithful project, which launched with its first first cohort of churches this spring. Here…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 08 > too-sick-to-pray-a-theology-of-outlaw-country

Too Sick to Pray: A Theology of Outlaw Country

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (185+ words) The sub-genre of country music (characterized by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and others) is noted for religious undertones of God, faith, and salvation. Too Sick to Pray: A Theology of Outlaw Country by C.M. Howell In 1969, struggling country artist Kris Kristofferson…...

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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?

2+ week, 6+ day 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

2+ week, 6+ day 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, 2+ 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…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 08 > basic-christianity-heidelberg-catechism-part-2

Basic Christianity: Heidelberg Catechism, Part 2

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (662+ words) The HC teaches how great my sin and misery are; how I am delivered from my sin and misery; and how I am to thank God for this deliverance. Basic Christianity: Heidelberg Catechism, Part 2 My previous article explored the historical…...