1+ week, 1+ 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,…...

1+ week, 4+ 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…...

2+ week, 1+ 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…...

2+ week, 4+ 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…...

2+ week, 5+ 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…...

2+ week, 5+ 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…...

3+ week, 1+ 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…...

3+ week, 5+ 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…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (831+ words) Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a three-part series about social media and how easily it can shape us. It explores how Scripture offers a deeper vision of who we are and what we're called to. Born in…...