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Prayer
BCL Devotional: The Blessings of Secret Prayer — Matthew 6:6
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 Online Picks — May 21, 2026
Read about effective prayer, Tim Challies’s new children’s book “God’s Great Big Global Church,” the biblical meaning of the rainbow, the fear of man’s opinion, and more 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 — 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!
3 Reasons Why Christians Should Recite the Lord’s Prayer at Church
Even with something as “safe” as the Lord’s Prayer, we need to think, “Can we do this?” And if so, “Why should we do it?” Here are three reasons why we should say the Lord’s Prayer in our church services.
BCL Online Picks — January 29, 2026
How are “ridiculous faith,” the biblical covenants, conviction, the sacraments, and Barnabas connected with living out the Christian faith? Find out in this week’s online picks!
BCL Online Picks — January 22, 2026
From political hope and church growth to prayer, disappointment, and calling, this week’s online picks explore how Scripture reshapes our assumptions about power, transformation, and success.
26 Ways to Get 2026 Off to a Strong Start
Here are 26 simple ways, along with related Bible passages, to begin 2026 with renewed focus, faithfulness, and joy in Christ.
The What, Why, and Blessing of Prayer
Is there an appropriate amount of time to pray each day, why does God want us to pray to him, and how is prayer a blessing?