BCL Online Picks — October 22, 2026

October 22, 2026/BCL/BCL Online Picks

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Explore the difference between “seeker-sensitive” and “seeker-driven,” why finding a spouse seems so challenging today, one Christian’s decision to decline assisted suicide, when friends turn against you, and more in this week’s online picks!

1. 5 Signs Your Church Might Be Too Seeker-Sensitive

The primary question churches need to ask when it comes to reaching the lost isn’t “What do my neighbors want?” but instead “What does God want?” In this video from Sola Media, Core Christianity podcast host, author, and pastor Adriel Sanchez explains the difference between being seeker-sensitive and seeker-driven and why churches should order their worship according to God’s Word rather than the preferences of particular demographics. Watch it here →

2. Help! I Need a Spouse! (Part 1)

Why is finding a spouse so difficult for many young Christians today? Over at The Heidelblog, theologian R. Scott Clark examines how cultural changes and increasing social isolation have complicated the search for a marriage partner, offering practical advice to Christian men while reminding readers of God’s sovereign providence. Read it here →

3. Why I Will Quietly Decline

What would you do if you were facing terminal cancer and had the legal option to end your life? Writing for WORLD, Jason J. McGuire shares his deeply personal experience with advanced cancer and explains why his Christian faith leads him to trust God’s providence rather than take control of the timing of his death. (Many thanks to The Aquila Report for bringing this article to our attention.) Read it here →

4. Is Scripture Alone the Same Thing as Scripture Only?

Does believing in Scripture alone mean Christians should disregard the creeds, confessions, and teachings of the historic church? Writing for Tabletalk, pastor Jason Helopoulos explains the important difference between sola Scriptura and solo Scriptura, showing why Christians can value the church’s historic teaching while recognizing the Bible as our only infallible rule of faith and life. Read it here →

5. When Friends Turn Against You

How should Christians respond when a friendship deteriorates or someone they once trusted turns against them? Drawing on the troubled relationship between John Calvin and Sebastian Castellio, theologian J. V. Fesko reflects on the importance of humility, forgiveness, and remembering the friendship we have in Christ. Read it here →

6. Stop Saying the Law Is the Gospel

Why is it so important for Christians to distinguish between God’s law and the gospel? Writing for Abounding Grace Radio, pastor Wes Bredenhof explains how confusing the two can obscure the good news of what Christ has accomplished for sinners, while affirming the continuing importance of God’s law as a guide for Christian living. Read it here →

7. Endurance in the Christian Life

How can Christians persevere when following Christ brings hardship rather than an easier life? Writing for Ligonier Ministries, pastor Bill Haynes encourages believers to endure trials by resting in God’s sovereign care and the righteousness of Christ rather than their own strength. Read it here →