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Family of God

"For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named..." (Ephesians 3:14-15).

The family of God. It's probably the most misunderstood concept in all of Christianity—and the reason you're here. Who makes up the family of God and how can you be a part of it? Find out below.

  • by Gary Petty, Todd Carey
Stealing personal information is a huge problem. But is there another kind of...
  • by Kristin Yarbrough
Not observing popular holidays and keeping the Sabbath were awkward for me. When I was young, I talked big; later, a conversation with my parents helped me understand.
  • by United Church of God
This world is not a whim of God—it is all here for a great reason.
  • by United Church of God
It is amazing how many people want to live a long life, and yet so few want to be old.
  • by United Church of God
Here in the United States we live in what the world considers a land of opportunity.
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  • by Mike Bennett
Some of the congregation just could not accept someone as “odd” as “Carlene,” and started spreading awful rumors. How could she feel comfortable coming back to a church where people labeled others without even knowing them?
  • by United Church of God
A psychologist asked 3,000 people, "What do you live for?"
  • by United Church of God
We hope this bit of poetry rings a bell for you.
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  • by Don Hooser
Previous articles in this series have covered the vital spiritual tools of prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting and repentance. But to receive the greatest gifts of God, there is another step you must take—the commitment of water baptism.
  • by Graemme Marshall
A time is coming when all mankind will come to know God. But meanwhile, through His festivals, God offers us the opportunity to experience now what the whole world will experience in the future.