Author: Tim Challies

Books about the Challenges of Parenting in a Modern World

Every generation of parents faces challenges as they raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. While some challenges are the same from age to age, others are unique to a particular time and context. Perhaps the greatest challenge of our day relates to new notions of gender, sexuality, and identity. Today’s parents need to equip themselves to understand these issues and train their children in them. Thankfully, we have many excellent resources available to us. Though I haven’t read them all, I have read quite a few. Here are some of the ones I most often recommend.See AlsoWhat Do I Say When…?Trusting Jesus in The Public Square Nurture Your Children

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A La Carte (January 23)

A La Carte: Pro-life challenges in the new administration / The ministry of small things / 10 things to think about / Pastoral burnout / Make yourself at home at almost any church / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (July 23)A La Carte (July 5)A La Carte (May 31)

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The Greatest Beauty I’ve Ever Seen

One of the great privileges of my life has been the opportunity to travel far and wide. While most of my travel has been related to either speaking at conferences or filming documentaries, my hosts have often invited me to deviate from the straightest course to explore and take in the area’s natural beauty. It’s an irresistible invite: “If you’re coming all this way, let me show you the sights…”See AlsoGrandchildren Are the Crown of the AgedThe Rugged Beauty of SwitzerlandA La Carte (5/15)

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A La Carte (January 22)

A La Carte: 15 ways to fight lust / Snowflakes / When everyone else is getting the blessings you want / Enough with the valorization of doubt / A culture of evangelism / Book sales / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (October 24)A La Carte (August 14)A La Carte (May 15)

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Must You Read at Least One Spurgeon Biography?

I am not aware of a verse in the Bible that says every Christian must read at least one biography of Charles Spurgeon. Or every Calvinist, at least. But I also wouldn’t be completely shocked if it’s there somewhere and I’ve just missed it. And that’s because his life and ministry were powerfully unique in so many ways.See AlsoDust on the BibleA La Carte (June 12)Lessons for a Life of Joyful Eagerness

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