BCL Online Picks — April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026/BCL/BCL Online Picks

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Read about Easter’s origins, true and false blessedness, covenant signs, the risks of preaching, religious liberty, a holistic vision of education, and more in this week’s online picks!

1. Easter Isn’t Pagan

Is Easter rooted in paganism, or is that claim based on misunderstandings of history and tradition? In this YouTube video, Canadian apologist Wes Huff examines the common arguments and traces the origins of Easter, showing how many popular claims don’t hold up under scrutiny. With clarity and historical insight, he helps viewers think more carefully about how Christians have celebrated the resurrection of Christ and how the holiday fits within the church’s biblical and historical witness. Watch it here →

2. Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs

What are the signs and seals of God’s covenant—and how do they point us to Christ? In this Feeding on Christ article, pastor Nicholas Batzig traces the biblical significance of circumcision and Passover, showing how they find their fulfillment in baptism and the Lord’s Supper. By connecting the Old Testament types with their New Testament realities, he helps readers see how God has always used covenant signs to proclaim and confirm the promises of the gospel. Read it here →

3. It’s a Risk To Be in Front of a Room

What does it cost to stand up and speak God’s truth before others? In this Challies.com article, pastor and author Tim Challies reflects on the vulnerability and responsibility that come with teaching, preaching, and leading in public. He reminds readers that those who speak are accountable to God, while also calling congregants to “honor those who accept the risk” and to respond with patience and grace, recognizing that every pastor is fallible and in need of both. Read it here →

4. Supreme Court Sides with Therapist in Challenge to Colorado’s Ban on “Conversion Therapy”

What happens when the state restricts what counselors can say in the therapy room? In this SCOTUSblog opinion analysis, Amy Howe reports on the Supreme Court of the United States ruling in favor of a therapist challenging Colorado’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy,” raising important questions about free speech and conscience protections. The decision will be of particular interest to Christian counselors, as it signals increased scrutiny of laws that may limit their ability to offer biblically informed care. Read it here →

5. Before You Pick a House, Pick a Church

When planning a move, what factors rise to the top—and what might be overlooked in the process? In this For the Church article, Andrew Harper encourages believers to consider the importance of a faithful local church as they make decisions about where to live. With practical insight, he gently reminds readers that where we worship and grow in Christ is worth careful thought before settling on a new home. Read it here →

6. How to Live the Unblessed Life

What if those who seem most “blessed” are not blessed at all? In this Desiring God article, Scott Hubbard reflects on Jesus’s woes against the scribes and Pharisees—men who appeared righteous and respected, yet stood under judgment. He challenges readers to reconsider whether “our vision of blessedness looks more like the kingdom of heaven or more like this Christless world.” Read it here →

7. Educating Image Bearers

What is the goal of education—and what vision of the person lies behind it? In this Substack article, Kara Dedert reflects on what it means to educate students as image-bearers of God rather than mere producers or consumers. With thoughtful insight, she calls readers to recover a more holistic, dignifying vision of education—one that recognizes both the value and the responsibility of shaping hearts and minds in light of God’s truth. Read it here →