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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, 2+ 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 > 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 > 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, 2+ 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 > 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 > features > 2026 > 08 > sustaining-faith-in-the-classroom

Sustaining Faith in the Classroom

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (734+ words) When I started ninth grade, I expected to fit in with my peers immediately. Instead, I struggled to adjust and find my place. Sustaining Faith in the Classroom Editor’s note: This article won the honorable mention in this year’s Young…...