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Suffering

When God Doesn’t Tell Us Why

By Daniel Rowlands / June 17, 2026

Why does God sometimes allow suffering that seems to have no explanation? The stories of Job and the man born blind help us find confidence in God when the answers don’t come.

BCL Online Picks — June 11, 2026

By BCL / June 11, 2026

What can birds teach us about the spread of the gospel? How should Christians endure suffering? Are we forgiven for sins we can’t remember? Does God have emotions? Find out in this week’s online picks!

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!

BCL Online Picks — May 7, 2026

By BCL / 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.

How Much Is Enough? — Ecclesiastes 4:4

By BCL / April 27, 2026

How much is enough, and will “enough” ever truly satisfy us?

12 Good Things to Remember When You’re Tempted to Indulge in Self-Loathing

By BCL / March 18, 2026

At times we can be especially hard on ourselves. Here are 12 good things to remember when you are tempted to indulge in self-loathing.

When Affliction Brings Our Sins to Mind

By Daniel Rowlands / February 16, 2026

How does God assure us of his love when various afflictions bring our past sins sharply into focus?

BCL Online Picks — December 4, 2025

By BCL / December 4, 2025

Why was Jesus baptized? What’s the problem with AI companionship? Has Christ been pushed to the margins of Christmas? Explore these questions and more in this week’s online picks!

Reviving Hope: How God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

By Wes Van Fleet / October 31, 2025

I once believed that hope was fanciful, wishful thinking, useless. Years later I encountered real hope in God—the promise maker and promise keeper.