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What Does It Mean to Be Adopted into God’s Family?

By Le Ann Trees | April 20, 2026

In Christ, believers are adopted into God’s family as his beloved children. Our adoption is not fragile or uncertain. It is precious, permanent, and perfect.

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Caring for Widows and Widowers in the Church

By J. V. Fesko | September 25, 2021

Widows and widowers most assuredly need the body of Christ to help and support them as they adjust to life without their spouse by their side.

Is the World’s Hatred a Guarantee That We Are Following Jesus?

By Keith Mathison | September 22, 2021

Many Christians think that if the world hates them, it’s incontrovertible proof that they must be doing something right. They must be faithfully following Jesus. Why is this reasoning a logical fallacy?

Counting Our Blessings: A Prayer about God’s Creation

By Emily Van Dixhoorn | September 14, 2021

God made the earth by his power, established the world by his wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by his understanding (Jer. 10:12). Here is a prayer to help you meditate upon God’s creation.

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Does God Want Deaconesses in the Church?

By Le Ann Trees | January 21, 2026

What does the Bible teach about whether women should hold the office of deacon or the title of deaconess in the church?

2 Easy Ways to Integrate Prayer into Daily LIfe

By Ayrian Yasar | November 7, 2025

Here are two simple things you can start doing today to integrate prayer into daily life.

Justice and Mercy United in Christ

By Daniel Rowlands | January 23, 2025

If we want to understand the depth of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus, we need a true understanding of the condition of sinful humankind.

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