2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (225+ words) For 25 years, the city of Elmhurst hosted a farm-to-table market in a municipal parking lot close to the neighborhood hike-and-bike “Prairie Path.” Idyllic as that sounds, the lot was small and the community grew frustrated by inaccessibility—especially with regard…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (302+ 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…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (186+ words) Author Frank G. Honeycutt’s fascinating exploration of the connection between genealogy and theology takes readers into the lives of two of his ancestors and how their circumstances and actions influenced the person he became. In 1908, Honeycutt’s great-grandfather Sheriff Frank Honeycutt of…...

1+ week, 2+ 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   (245+ words) A deluxe edition of the bestselling Christian picture book about a polar bear cub who asks a question: “Where did I come from?” God Gave Us You (Deluxe Edition) by Lisa Tawn Bergen. Illustrated by Laura J. Bryant This charming…...

1+ week, 5+ 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (216+ words) Editor’s note: This essay came in second place by blind judging for the 2026 Young Adults Writing Contest on the topic of “Sustaining Faith.” Has there been a time in your life when your faith was tested, when your heart was…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (130+ words) The annual denominational survey asks respondents to select from 28 phrases in response to the prompt “To me, the term ‘Christian Reformed’ means ….” In 2026, 13 phrases were selected by at least 30% of respondents. Those top terms, with the ones chosen by the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (909+ 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, 2+ 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…...