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BCL Online Picks — August 13, 2026
25 ways to be happy in marriage, warning signs of a cult-like church, guardian angels, children’s church, Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and more are featured in this week’s online picks!
BCL Online Picks — July 30, 2026
The point of following Jesus, secret prayer, a heroic rescue, contentment, the fear of God, helping those with chronic pain, and how to have a happy life are featured in this week’s picks!
How Unity in the Church Happens
Why is the church so divided, and how can Christians cultivate greater unity among God’s people?
BCL Online Picks — May 28, 2026
Ben Sasse and redeeming the time, why so many young men are drifting toward despair, whether attending church is necessary, when cultural sensitivities and Scripture collide, and more are included in this week’s online picks!
BCL Online Picks — April 30, 2026
This week’s online picks include God’s gracious pursuit of sinners, the meaning of the “abomination of desolation,” the blurring of lines between politics and religion, raw honesty in prayer, and more!
BCL Online Picks — January 15, 2026
From false teaching and self-deception to miracles, online worship, and discernment, this week’s online picks highlight biblical truth and faithfulness in the Christian life.
Loving Our Neighbor with Our Words
While “toxic positivity” and “empathy misses” are usually well-meaning attempts to help, they can end up causing more pain to people who are already suffering in some way. Here are some thoughts on how to love people with our words.
What Is the Spiritual Gift of Discernment?
The spiritual gift of discernment shows up twice in the Bible and with very little for a working definition. What is this gift and how does a Christian acquire it?
3 Good Things to Do When You Need to Make a Decision
When we struggle with making a decision and ask, “What is God’s will in this?” often we want to know what God desires from us. We want his direction. Here are three good things to do when you need to make a decision.