BCL Online Picks — March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026/BCL/BCL Online Picks

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A family’s remarkable love, the dragon slain, doing the next thing, what Christian modesty really means, and more are featured in this week’s online picks!

1. Doctor Adopts Boy Who Came to Surgery Alone, Then Finds Homes for His 5 Siblings

Need a moment of encouragement today? This CBS News “On the Road with Steve Hartman” story is sure to gladden your heart. After meeting True, a young boy who arrived alone for heart surgery, a doctor’s compassion eventually grew into something far bigger—ultimately leading to a remarkable outcome for True and his siblings. Watch it here →

2. The Slaying of the Dragon

Revelation 12 pulls back the curtain on a dramatic heavenly battlefield: Michael and his angels face the dragon and his dark hosts in a cosmic clash. Yet the fight ends almost as quickly as it begins when the dragon is cast down from heaven. In this vivid Modern Reformation article, pastor and author Zach Keele explores what this striking vision reveals about the identity of the dragon and the meaning of his downfall. Read it here →

3. Cutting Off is the New Coming Out, and Parents are the Invisible Casualties

Why are some parents suddenly finding themselves estranged from their adult children over questions of identity and belief? In this thoughtful Reformation21 article, author and speaker Rosaria Butterfield reflects on how today’s culture has increasingly shifted from “coming out” to “cutting off”—with parents often becoming the unseen casualties. Read it here →

4. Do the Next Thing

When life is shaken by loss or uncertainty, it’s easy to feel paralyzed by the question of what comes next. In this brief pastoral reflection, theologian J. V. Fesko offers simple, steady counsel for moving forward in faith when the future feels unclear. Read it here →

5. What Happened to Our Pastor?

When a pastor falls—whether through scandal, burnout, or moral failure—congregations are often left asking the same painful question: How did this happen? In this insightful article from Covenant Theological Seminary, theologian Dan Doriani examines several common explanations and reflects on what the church may overlook when evaluating and supporting its leaders. (Many thanks to The Aquila Report for letting us know about this article.) Read it here →

6. What Not To Do When Visiting The Dying

When visiting the dying, what should we say—and what should we avoid saying? In this thought-provoking Heidelblog article, theologian R. Scott Clark reflects on a video in which Paul Washer recounts visiting John MacArthur shortly before his death and asking searching questions about his soul and spiritual life. Clark uses the moment to explore an older pastoral practice and to raise important questions about how Christians should approach believers in their final days. Read it here →

7. Defining Modesty God’s Way

When the topic of modesty comes up, many people expect either legalism or a list of clothing rules. But is that really how Scripture defines it? In this Reformation21 article, Madelyn Moses looks at the biblical foundation of modesty and argues that the issue runs deeper than hemlines or fashion trends. Read it here →