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Lady Wisdom
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (266+ words) In their first album in 14 years, Point of Grace offers a record that centers on the personification of God's wisdom, through songs exploring life experiences, scriptural truth, and godly character. It's been 14 years since the trio Point of Grace offered…...
Recruiting Elders: Why Won't They Stand?
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (299+ 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…...
Becoming a Person of Welcome: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (494+ words) For those who want to go deeper into the spiritual practice of hospitality, this loving book holds a gentle invitation to go beyond entertaining to cultivating a posture of welcome, at home and out and about. Spiritual director Laura Baghdassarian…...
If Jesus Came to My School
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (231+ words) In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a young girl learns how Jesus's love can shine at school through her compassion, kindness, and inclusion. If Jesus Came to My School A young girl knows that Jesus was once a child like…...
A Conversation with Greg Elzinga: Faithfully Forming Leaders for a Changing World
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (318+ words) For 150 years, Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary have shared a ministry rooted in the belief that Christ is Lord over every part of life. A Conversation with Greg Elzinga: Faithfully Forming Leaders for a Changing World The CRC has…...
Sinner to Saint
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (278+ words) Singer/Songwriter Amanda Janson releases her full-length debut album, which offers raw and hopeful elements and points listeners to Christ. Amanda Janson's debut record, Sinner to Saint, provides an intimate, vulnerable look into the singer/songwriter's life. "Sinner to Saint…...
The Pardon Wasn't the Miracle; The People Were
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (788+ 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…...
Former Trainees Reunite With Visiting Instructor at Sierra Leone Pastors" Conference
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (325+ words) A January trip saw Joel Ringma, Terrace, B. C. , pastor; James Vanderlaan, director of advancement for Resonate Global Mission; and Fred Reitsma, a member of Smithers (B. C.) Christian Reformed Church, attend and support a pastors" conference in Kabala, Sierra Leone. It was a…...
Small N. M. Church Explores Retreat Center Model
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (304+ words) After decades of declining attendance, Fort Wingate (N. M.) Christian Reformed Church is exploring a new ministry model that would transform its property into a community-focused retreat center. A key factor shaping those discussions is a land-use directive, in place since the…...
True Blessing: Being Shaped in the Glory of God
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (1010+ 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…...