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BCL Online Picks — October 15, 2026

By BCL | October 15, 2026

Explore what Jesus’ earthly life teaches us about sleep, Satan’s efforts to draw people away from Christ, how Christians should handle doubts, whether to participate in Halloween, and more in this week’s online picks!

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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.

Does Satan Know Our Thoughts?

By BCL | April 29, 2026

When temptations confront us in moments of weakness, it can feel as though Satan knows our thoughts. Is this true?

How Do We Cast Our Burdens on Jesus?

By Campbell Markham | April 11, 2026

The Bible urges us to take our burdens and to put them into Jesus’ hands. How exactly do we cast our cares upon Jesus?

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