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More Than a Metaphor: Resurrection in John’s Gospel

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (308+ 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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Only a Prayer Away EP

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (525+ words) Jonathan Cain, original member of the iconic rock band Journey, offers a six-song faith-based EP. Only a Prayer Away EP Jonathan Cain, member of the popular 1970s and "80s rock band Journey (which still tours widely today), offers the Christian solo project,…...

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Rev. Jacob (Jack) Hielema

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (164+ words) Jack Hielema's life was marked by steadfast faith, thoughtful counsel, faithful ministry, and deep care for people. Jack, 94, died March 10. In 1978 the family returned to Canada, where Jack accepted a call to Maranatha CRC in Calgary, Alta., where he served…...

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thebanner.org > news > 2026 > 04 > report-proposes-supervisory-reminders-system-for-recording-history-of-allegations

Report Proposes Supervisory Reminders, System for Recording History of Allegations

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (697+ words) A report addressing accountability in pastoral misconduct, in response to a formal request from 2024, has nine recommendations for "churches to grow in their ability to act as instruments of Christ's redemption and healing." Report Proposes Supervisory Reminders, System for Recording…...

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thebanner.org > news > 2026 > 04 > in-memoriam-rev-epke-edward-vander-berg

In Memoriam: Rev. Epke (Edward) Vander Berg

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (240+ words) As a missionary, Epke Vander Berg shared his gifts of faith, service, and leadership with many people around the world. "He always had time to chat and share stories. He brought light and cheer to everyone he met," said a…...

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thebanner.org > mixed-media > 2026 > 04 > worth-doing-fallenness-finitude-and-work-in-the-real-world

Worth Doing: Fallenness, Finitude, and Work in the Real World

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (373+ words) The Official Magazine of the Christian Reformed Church Worth Doing: Fallenness, Finitude, and Work in the Real World In their thought-provoking exploration of the nature of work lived out in a fallen world within God's good boundaries of finitude, authors…...

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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

6+ day, 10+ 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

6+ day, 10+ 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

1+ week, 10+ 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

1+ week, 3+ day 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…...