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BCL Online Picks — April 9, 2026

By BCL | April 9, 2026

Read about the fundamental divide between Protestants and Catholics, God’s presence amid fear, shepherding a tender conscience, Christian unity amid disagreement, courageous love, and more in this week’s online picks!

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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?

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By Ayrian Yasar | November 7, 2025

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

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By Daniel Rowlands | January 23, 2025

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