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God’s providence
BCL Online Picks — October 22, 2026
Explore the difference between “seeker-sensitive” and “seeker-driven,” why finding a spouse seems so challenging today, one Christian’s decision to decline assisted suicide, when friends turn against you, and more in this week’s online picks!
How to Stop Striving After the Wind
What does “striving after the wind” mean in Ecclesiastes 1:14, and how can Christians avoid this kind of futile striving?
The Air We Breathe: Seeing God’s Providence in Daily Life
How is God’s providence at work in your life in ways you may not have noticed?
BCL Devotional: Do You Have a Soul Mate? — Genesis 29:18-20
Many people think that there is one person in the world with whom they are meant to be. What does the Bible teach about soul mates?
From Brokenness to Reunion: What Joseph’s Story Reveals About Christ
How does the reunion of Joseph and his brothers point us to the greater healing God brings through Jesus Christ?
3 Reasons Why We Can Trust That God Hears Our Prayers
Do you ever wonder whether God is listening when you pray? Here are three reasons why you can trust that your heavenly Father hears your prayers to him.
Seek the “Great Gain”— 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Ads and influencers encourage us to want more and more stuff, but God has something far better for us. What does it mean to seek the “great gain” we read about in 1 Timothy 6:6-8?
The Comfort of Knowing God Is in Control
Knowing that God is in control helps us to patiently wait and trust in him, for he is most wise, good, and loving in everything that comes to pass.
When Life Isn’t Fair
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do some people seem to always win and I always lose?” How should we respond when the individual chapters of our lives feel unfair?