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BCL Online Picks — April 9, 2026

By BCL | April 9, 2026

Read about the fundamental divide between Protestants and Catholics, God’s presence amid fear, shepherding a tender conscience, Christian unity amid disagreement, courageous love, and more in this week’s online picks!

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By Le Ann Trees | May 27, 2025

While “toxic positivity” and “empathy misses” are usually well-meaning attempts to help, they can end up causing more pain to people who are already suffering in some way. Here are some thoughts on how to love people with our words.

16 Bible Passages about Sacrificial Love

By BCL | May 26, 2025

Christians aren’t promised prosperity in this life. Instead, they are called to take up their cross daily, deny themselves, and follow Christ (Luke 9:23). Here are 16 Bible passages about sacrificial love.

God Can Handle Chaos—Including Yours

By Campbell Markham | May 23, 2025

In Genesis 1:1-2 we read about how the Spirit of God loved, sustained, and upheld his creation. Right now you may feel confused. Empty. Lifeless. Dark. Chaotic. Whoever you are, and whatever the depths and agony of your trials, God is hovering over you: he loves you, he is near to you, and he can rescue you.

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Does God Want Deaconesses in the Church?

By Le Ann Trees | January 21, 2026

What does the Bible teach about whether women should hold the office of deacon or the title of deaconess in the church?

2 Easy Ways to Integrate Prayer into Daily LIfe

By Ayrian Yasar | November 7, 2025

Here are two simple things you can start doing today to integrate prayer into daily life.

Justice and Mercy United in Christ

By Daniel Rowlands | January 23, 2025

If we want to understand the depth of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus, we need a true understanding of the condition of sinful humankind.

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