BCL Online Picks — October 15, 2026

October 15, 2026/BCL/BCL Online Picks

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Explore what Jesus’ earthly life teaches us about sleep, Satan’s efforts to draw people away from Christ, how Christians should handle doubts, whether to participate in Halloween, and more in this week’s online picks!

1. How to Sleep Like Jesus

What can Jesus’ earthly life teach us about sleep, especially when rest is hard to come by? Over at New Growth Press, physician and pastor Matthew Rehrer reflects on Jesus’ need for sleep and his willingness to go without it, encouraging weary Christians to rest in God’s care for them whether sleep comes easily or not. Read it here →

2. Satan’s Simple Plan

What does Satan really want to accomplish in our lives? Over at The Gospel Coalition, theologian and pastor Kevin DeYoung explains why the devil’s primary objective isn’t to produce spectacular displays of evil but instead to draw people away from Christ. Read it here →

3. What Should I Do with My Doubts? 3 Suggestions

What should Christians do when they struggle with doubts about their faith? Over at Crossway, New Testament scholar Michael J. Kruger offers three practical suggestions for working through doubts and finding greater confidence in the truth of God’s Word. Watch or read it here →

4. Why I Don’t Participate in Halloween

Should Christians participate in Halloween, or are there good reasons to abstain? Over at Reformation21, pastor Brian H. Cosby explains why his own conscience leads him not to participate, raising concerns about the holiday’s associations with evil and the occult while acknowledging that other Christians may reach different conclusions. Read it here →

5. The New Birth

What does it really mean to be born again, and why is the new birth essential to salvation? Over at Ligonier Ministries, theologian R. C. Sproul explains why regeneration is the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, who gives spiritually dead sinners new life and enables them to believe in Jesus Christ. Read it here →

6. Dads, You Are the Primary Spiritual Influence in Your Children

How much influence do fathers have on their children’s spiritual lives, whether they realize it or not? Drawing from the book of Proverbs, Michael Kelley encourages fathers to recognize their God-given responsibility to instruct their children in the faith and lead them by example. Read it here →

7. A Man of Understanding Is Slow to Anger

Why is being slow to anger a mark of godly wisdom, and how can Christians grow in patience? Over at With All Wisdom, pastor and theologian Derek J. Brown reflects on Proverbs 14:29, explaining how God’s patience and mercy toward us in Christ should shape the way we respond to others, especially when we’re tempted to lose our temper. Read it here →