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The Name on the Mailbox

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In 2019, a family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, finalized the adoption of their eight-year-old son, Marcus, who had spent four years in foster care. The...

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Romans 8:14-17

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Romans 8:14-17 — Black Church (classic)

In Romans 8:14-17, the Lord stands with the suffering and calls the Church to prophetic courage.

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Romans 8:14-17 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

Romans 8:14-17 invites us to practice mercy with hands, budgets, and policies—not just feelings—today, not someday.

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Romans 8:14-17 — Universal (edgy)

If Romans 8:14-17 irritates you, it may be because God is touching the idol you protect.

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The Name on the Mailbox

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