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BCL Online Picks — April 30, 2026

By BCL | April 30, 2026

This week’s online picks include God’s gracious pursuit of sinners, the meaning of the “abomination of desolation,” the blurring of lines between politics and religion, raw honesty in prayer, and more!

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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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