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World Refugee Day is Recognized in June: 5 Things To Know
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (1048+ words) The Banner has a subscription to republish articles from Religion News Service. This story by David Katibah, was published June 18, 2026 on religionnews. com. It has been edited for length and Banner style. The Banner added a sentence to the third…...
RIP Classis Yellowstone?
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (229+ words) Sinnema, consulting his notes from the spring 2026 meeting of Classis Yellowstone, confirmed "we "directed the (Classical Interim Committee) to work with Classis Columbia on a plan for all of the Classis Yellowstone churches to merge with Classis Columbia." "To that…...
Memory of a Killer
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (545+ words) If it were just another thriller drama series about a hitman working for the mob, I would have given Memory of a Killer a pass. But a fascinating twist reeled me in: Patrick Dempsey's Angelo Flannery is not only living…...
Beyond Assumptions
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (785+ 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…...
A Kingdom of Shadows
2+ hour ago (436+ words) A band of misfits seek to fight the darkness that's slowly overcoming their kingdom'the start of a grand adventure series in the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Wingfeather Saga. A Kingdom of Shadows by Emily Bain Murphy…...
The Origin of Hymns: It is Well with My Soul
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (220+ words) In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of 50 beloved hymns of the faithful. The Origin of Hymns: It is Well with My Soul by Robert J. Morgan Author Robert J. Morgan, well known for…...
A Personal Psalm of Lament
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (431+ 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…...
Exploring Synod 2026, Episode 2: A Decision to Study Christian Nationalism
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (97+ words) Christian nationalism means different things to different people, making thoughtful reflection difficult. Rev. John Lee joins the Banner Podcast to explain why Synod 2026 commissioned a study committee, why clear definitions matter, and how the CRC hopes to provide "more light…...
Was Paul a Narcissist? His Bold Call for Imitation
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (679+ 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…...
Traumatized Church: What Paul's Relationship with the Corinthian Church Teaches Us About Helping Those Who Are Hurting
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (277+ words) Traumatized Church is a book worthy of group study and discussion at church and Christian institutions. Why? Therapist Adrienne Gibson and the prolific New Testament scholar Scot Mc Knight explain and explore symptoms of trauma in the church and how…...