BCL Online Picks — August 20, 2026
BY BCL | Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (“FUD”) may surround us, but our faithful God reigns supreme. Explore biblical hope, God’s sovereignty, assurance, and more in this week’s online picks!
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Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?
BY NICK BATZIG | Is it really biblical to say that all sins are equal in God’s sight?
3 Reasons to Be Thankful for the Lord's Discipline in Your Life
BY CHRISTINA FOX | It’s easy to look at hardships and challenges as punishment for something we’ve done wrong. It’s good to pause and consider what God might be doing in our life.
BCL Devotional: Loving the Truth — Exodus 20:16
BY BCL | What is the meaning of the Ninth Commandment: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor"?
BCL Online Picks — August 13, 2026
BY BCL | 25 ways to be happy in marriage, warning signs of a cult-like church, guardian angels, "children's church," Paul's thorn in the flesh, and more are featured in this week’s online picks!
When the Glory of Christ Appears
BY AYRIAN YASAR | What is God’s glory and what will happen when the glory of Jesus Christ appears (Tit. 2:13)?
One People of God: Christ Has Broken Down the Dividing Wall
BY R. SCOTT CLARK | I was taught as a teenaged convert that Jews are God’s earthly people and the church is God’s spiritual people. Why is there is only one way of salvation for both Jew and Gentile?
BCL Online Picks — August 6, 2026
BY BCL | Miracles, everyday discernment, marriage and divorce, long-term caregiving, God's covenant promises, and more are featured in this week's online picks!
Why the Christian Life Is Like Being a Plumber
BY LE ANN TREES | What can we learn from plumbers about the Christian life? Actually, a lot.
“Give Me Neither Poverty Nor Riches” — 7 Things the Book of Proverbs Teaches Us About Money
BY CAMPBELL MARKHAM | The rich should not presume that God smiles on them, nor should the poor assume that he frowns on them.
BCL Devotional: Opening Wide the Gates — 1 Peter 1:1-2
BY AYRIAN YASAR | How has God opened wide the gates of salvation to people from every nation?
BCL Online Picks — July 30, 2026
BY BCL | The point of following Jesus, secret prayer, a heroic rescue, contentment, the fear of God, helping those with chronic pain, and how to have a happy life are featured in this week's picks!
Biblical Respect in a Disrespectful Age
BY DANIEL ROWLANDS | In an age of outrage, what does biblical respect look like in daily life?
What Is the Difference Between Justification and Sanctification?
BY BCL | Understanding the difference between a Christian's justification and sanctification is crucial for every believer to know. Here is a brief explanation.
BCL Devotional: “For You and For Your Children” — Acts 2:38-39
BY DANIEL ROWLANDS | What does the apostle Peter mean in Acts 2:39 when he declares that God's promise is "for you and for your children"?
BCL Online Picks — July 23, 2026
BY BCL | Prayer, common grace and the World Cup, family worship, vacation, the credibility of Christianity, the reliability of the Gospels, and some thoughts on time are featured in this week’s picks!
The Air We Breathe: Seeing God’s Providence in Daily Life
BY LE ANN TREES | How is God's providence at work in your life in ways you may not have noticed?
Grounding Our Expectations and Limitations in God’s Word
BY AYRIAN YASAR | We all live with expectations and limitations. How do we go about grounding our expectations for ourselves and others in God’s Word?
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BCL Online Picks — July 16, 2026
BY BCL | The god of busyness, Christianity vs. Hinduism, AI and idolatry, spiritual formation, politics, the modern worship movement, and preparing to die well are featured in this week's picks!
Set Free to Serve in Love
BY DANIEL ROWLANDS | True freedom is not found in doing whatever we please. What does it mean to be truly free in Christ?
Happy Birthday to You! Celebrating a Wonder of God
BY AYRIAN YASAR | While the Bible doesn’t command a celebration of birthdays, there are good reasons to celebrate the birth of a person. Why are birthdays special?