ARTICLES

God Comes Quietly: Immanuel in the Ordinary

By Ayrian Yasar | December 8, 2025

How does Luke’s narrative of Jesus’ birth bring us comfort that the Lord God Almighty is quietly near to us in our ordinary daily lives?

“A Christmas Carol”: 10 Notable Versions of Dickens’s Holiday Classic

By Joseph W. Smith III | December 5, 2025

Here are 10 notable versions of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” discussed (as Mr. Scrooge might have it) in terms of assets and liabilities—and rated out of 5 British shillings.

BCL Online Picks — December 4, 2025

By BCL | December 4, 2025

Why was Jesus baptized? What’s the problem with AI companionship? Has Christ been pushed to the margins of Christmas? Explore these questions and more in this week’s online picks!

The Goodness of Humbling Circumstances

By Le Ann Trees | December 3, 2025

From Genesis to Revelation the Bible emphasizes the importance of humility. Here’s why we can take heart that God’s love is at work even in our humbling circumstances.

3 Wonderful Reasons to Celebrate Christmas

By Ayrian Yasar | December 1, 2025

It is perfectly fitting for us to celebrate Jesus’ birth joyously with overflowing hearts of gratitude. Here are three wonderful reasons to celebrate Christmas.

BCL Online Picks — November 27, 2025

By BCL | November 27, 2025

In honor of Thanksgiving Day, this week’s picks draw our hearts toward gratitude, reminding us of God’s kindness, Christ’s example, and the goodness of God in every season.