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Dunking, Sprinkling, or Pouring: Is There a Preferred Mode of Baptism?

By R. Scott Clark | April 22, 2026

Some Christians have never seen any other mode of baptism except immersion (dunking). Yet, what about sprinkling or pouring? Is there a preferred mode for baptizing Christians?

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Do Life’s Trials Give You a License to Sin?

By J. V. Fesko | February 8, 2018

Have you known Christians who found themselves in the midst of suffering and felt like it gave them a license to sin? When the storms of life hit, here are three good things to remember to keep your focus on God’s goal for you.

Book Review: “God’s Grace in Your Suffering” by David Powlison

By Le Ann Trees | January 30, 2018

Facing a trial right now? Check. Had someone share with you a Christian cliché such as “God never gives you more than you can handle”? Check. Wish you could connect with a Christian counselor who knows his Bible and has wisdom and life experience from which to draw, all the while giving you solid answers and real hope? Check. Well, now you can with David Powlison’s new book, “God’s Grace in Your Suffering.”

12 Key Christian Books for Your 2018 Reading List

By BCL | January 12, 2018

Kickstart the new year by adding these key books on the Christian faith to your 2018 reading list.

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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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