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Sanctification
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?
Following Christ’s Example of Humility
In this competitive world in which we live, we may wonder if we will ever get ahead if we don’t operate our own spotlight.
BCL Devotional: Be Gentle as Christ Is Gentle — Isaiah 40:11
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
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!
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!
The City of Man: Temporary and Tempting
The world is under the influence of Satan, and our own desires assault us every moment. How do we resist the temptations of the temporal city of man?
BCL Online Picks — May 7, 2026
A recent court decision regarding abortion pills by mail, Israel and the last days, whether same-sex attraction is sin or merely temptation, why the oppressed church is blessed, and more are included in this week’s online picks.
What Does It Mean to Be Adopted into God’s Family?
In Christ, believers are adopted into God’s family as his beloved children. Our adoption is not fragile or uncertain. It is precious, permanent, and perfect.
Works in the Book of James—“Fruits and Evidences of a True and Lively Faith”
Is a person justified by faith, works, or both? What does the Bible say?