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BCL Online Picks — January 15, 2026
From false teaching and self-deception to miracles, online worship, and discernment, this week’s online picks highlight biblical truth and faithfulness in the Christian life.
Loving Our Neighbor with Our Words
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.
What Is the Spiritual Gift of Discernment?
The spiritual gift of discernment shows up twice in the Bible and with very little for a working definition. What is this gift and how does a Christian acquire it?
3 Good Things to Do When You Need to Make a Decision
When we struggle with making a decision and ask, “What is God’s will in this?” often we want to know what God desires from us. We want his direction. Here are three good things to do when you need to make a decision.
When Doctrine Makes Us Uncomfortable
Right biblical doctrine shouldn’t make us feel angst; rather, when theology causes us distress, we should get curious. How can we go about investigating doctrines that make us uncomfortable?
4 Reasons Why Every Christian Needs a Deeply Historical Faith
If we isolate ourselves from church history, then we only have present-day Bible teachers and movements to help us discern biblical truth. Here are 4 reasons why every Christian needs a deeply historical faith.
How to Discern Biblical Truth
Charles H. Spurgeon once stated that discernment is knowing the difference between right and almost right. How can we strengthen our discernment muscles in order to understand and apply Scripture correctly?
When Christians Don’t Agree — Learning to Stand on Peaceful Land Together
Pride can cause us to sin in our doctrinal differences with other believers. How do we learn to stand on the peaceful grounds of the gospel together despite those differences?