BCL Online Picks — February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026/BCL/BCL Online Picks

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This week’s picks explore freedom, the state of our hearts, justice, faithfulness, the sanctity of life, and what it means to live eternally debt-free.

1. Be Free!

In this compelling Substack post, pastor Campbell Markham reflects on Paul’s call in Galatians to stand firm in the freedom Christ has secured for us. He warns against drifting back into subtle forms of bondage—whether legalism, ritualism, or materialism—and gently urges believers to live each day in the liberty of faith. Markham reminds us that the gospel doesn’t just free us once but instead teaches us to remain free. Read it here →

2. Your Words Reveal Your Heart

After Tuesday’s State of the Union address, many in the United States are evaluating the state of our nation. Scripture, however, calls us to examine something closer to home: the state of our own hearts. In this Ligonier Ministries devotional, pastor Steffen Mueller reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 12:33–35 and the connection between what we communicate and our innermost thoughts. The solution isn’t better speaking techniques but a new heart in Christ. Read it here →

3. Ponder These Things: Antidote to Anxiety

In this Modern Reformation piece, pastor Chuck Tedrick turns to Philippians 4:8 to offer a quiet but powerful antidote to modern anxiety. Instead of rehearsing everything that unsettles us, he invites us to dwell on what is true, honorable, and praiseworthy. In a restless age, his reflection reorients our thoughts toward Christ, who alone steadies anxious hearts. Read it here →

4. Immigration and the Kingdom of God

In this helpful piece for Reformed Theological Seminary, Dr. Scott Redd reminds us that while Scripture doesn’t hand nations a detailed immigration policy, it does give guiding principles—God’s concern for the sojourner, the call to justice, and the need for ordered compassion. It’s a thoughtful, biblically grounded approach to one of our nation’s most divisive issues. Read it here →

5. The 12 Holocausts of 2025

In this Breakpoint commentary, Biola University professor and author Thaddeus Williams unabashedly directs our attention to the unborn. Reflecting on what he calls the “12 holocausts of 2025,” he underscores the staggering global reality of abortion and its profound moral weight. His sobering analysis urges Christians to resist cultural amnesia and remain steadfast in defending the dignity of every human life. (Many thanks to The Aquila Report for bringing this article to our attention.) Read it here →

6. The Debt

With headlines regularly tracking America’s mounting national debt—far higher now than when this essay first appeared—Allen C. Guelzo’s reflection in Modern Reformation feels especially relevant. Drawing on Paul’s language in Colossians 2, he reminds us that beyond economic anxieties lies a far deeper ledger. His meditation redirects our concern from national deficits to the spiritual debt only Christ can settle. Read it here →

7. Have a Ministry of Small Things

In this Reformation21 article, Reuben Bredenhof encourages pastors not to despise what he calls a “ministry of small things,” reminding them that much of faithful shepherding happens in ordinary, often unnoticed acts. His reflection honors steady, patient service over platform-driven impact. Though written for pastors, the principle extends to all believers: The quiet, everyday ways we serve God and neighbor matter more than we often realize. Read it here →