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thebanner.org > our-shared-ministry > 2026 > 03 > arabic-ministry-expands-reach-and-leadership-capacity

Arabic Ministry Expands Reach and Leadership Capacity

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (272+ words) ReFrame Ministries' Arabic-language ministry is reaching an important milestone as work continues toward the creation of the Today daily devotional written in Arabic. The ReFrame ministry team has been working with Arabic audiences through a partnership with Christians in the…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 03 > theology-according-to-a-bears-fan

Theology According to a Bears Fan

2+ day, 21+ 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…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 03 > the-belgic-confession

The Belgic Confession

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (182+ words) Highlights of the BC Several highlights are worth pointing out to give a sense of this document. First, Articles 5-7 emphasize the authority of Scripture for the church, a basic principle of the Reformation. Articles 8-11 teach basic creedal information about the…...

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thebanner.org > columns > 2026 > 03 > in-praise-of-obscurity

In Praise of Obscurity

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (250+ 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 > mixed-media > 2026 > 03 > the-great-waking-up-the-story-of-easter

The Great Waking Up: The Story of Easter

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (754+ words) This picture book retells the story of Easter through the eyes of a young girl living at the same time as Jesus. The Great Waking Up: The Story of Easter Author Sarah Shin, a Korean American theologian, and her husband,…...

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thebanner.org > mixed-media > 2026 > 03 > gods-colorful-easter-the-good-news-is-for-everyone

God's Colorful Easter: The Good News Is for Everyone

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (280+ words) Based on author Esau McCaulley's recently published God's Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible, this picture book relates the story of the first Easter from the perspective of Simon of Cyrene. In his introduction to Simon and Jesus, McCaulley invites children to…...

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thebanner.org > news > 2026 > 03 > membership-more-than-confessional-commitment-task-force-concludes

Membership More Than Confessional Commitment, Task Force Concludes

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1008+ words) Membership More Than Confessional Commitment, Task Force Concludes'The Banner Membership More Than Confessional Commitment, Task Force Concludes A report reflecting on the practice and purpose of membership in the Christian Reformed Church is ready to be presented to Synod 2026, as…...

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thebanner.org > news > 2026 > 03 > evidence-of-faith-restored

Evidence of ‘Faith Restored?’

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (616+ words) A report released March 5 by Cardus, in partnership with the Canadian Bible Society, is challenging widely held assumptions about the steady decline of religion in Canada, particularly among younger generations. Drawing on three years of polling data from the Angus…...

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thebanner.org > other > 2026 > 03 > 2026-young-adults-writing-contest

2026 Young Adults Writing Contest

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (318+ words) The Banner is pleased to present a writing contest on the topic of sustaining faith. What does sustaining faith look like? What does it mean to be sustained in faith in today's world? How does God build a faith that…...

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thebanner.org > other > 2026 > 03 > 2026-young-adult-writing-contest

2026 Young Adult Writing Contest

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (186+ words) The Banner is pleased to present a writing contest on the topic of sustaining faith. What does sustaining faith look like? What does it mean to be sustained in faith in today's world? How does God build a faith that…...