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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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By Don Strand | November 8, 2019

What are we to make of Jesus’ call to forsake all worldly things and follow him (Luke 14:26)? Is Jesus speaking “over the top” for emphasis, or does he truly mean what he says?

Do You Need to Get Out of the Bubble?

By J. V. Fesko | November 4, 2019

Two Christians were talking about their lives and one commented, “I don’t think I’d know what to do or say to a non-Christian—I’m very uncomfortable in such situations.” How do believers get to the point where they don’t want to interact with unbelievers?

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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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