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BCL Devotional: The Blessings of Secret Prayer — Matthew 6:6

By Le Ann Trees / June 13, 2026

Since God already knows our hearts, why do we need to pray to him? And why does Jesus tell us to pray in secret?

BCL Devotional: Be Gentle as Christ Is Gentle — Isaiah 40:11

By Daniel Rowlands / June 6, 2026

Consider Jesus’ gentleness as the good shepherd who leads his sheep and calls them by name. How can we imitate his gentleness?

BCL Online Picks — June 4, 2026

By BCL / June 4, 2026

Christ and healing from lust, enduring tragedy, David’s overlooked greatness, infertility, wisdom, the purpose of the tabernacle, and assurance in Christ are all featured in this week’s online picks!

The Courage to Raise Godly Children

By Le Ann Trees / June 1, 2026

It takes courage to be a Christian parent, and Christian parents are charged with both protecting their children from the world and preparing them for the world.

BCL Online Picks — April 23, 2026

By BCL / April 23, 2026

Do longer prayers make for better prayers? Can Christian ethics stand without Christianity? Are God’s promises to Abraham tied to modern geopolitics? Find out in this week’s online picks!

5 Practical Ways to Grow in Wisdom

By Ayrian Yasar / April 8, 2026

Scripture teaches that wisdom begins with reverence for God. Here are five practical ways to grow in wisdom for our good and God’s glory.

The Art of Ritual in Your Daily Life

By Michelle Reed / November 6, 2017

For most of us, ritual is implicit—embedded within our lives without much notice. Yet, can you answer the question “why these rituals”? Did you choose them, intentionally forming habits? Do they add symmetry to your life? Do they get you where you want to go? Do you like them? Or better yet, do you love them?