Author: Tim Challies

The Quiet Time Kickstart

We are all people of habits. To some degree, we are always battling to establish good habits while battling to supplant bad ones. This is true of us in many different areas of life and most certainly true in our spiritual lives. In fact, some have argued that when we describe the way we relate to God and participate in his means of grace it makes more sense to talk about “spiritual habits” than “spiritual disciplines.”See AlsoSunday Devotional: Your Best and Worst DaysThe Means and the EndHabits of Grace

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A La Carte (January 16)

A La Carte: Why don’t we read the Bible more? / Did David rape Bathsheba? / To (almost) die is gain / Learn to pray the Bible / When you’re close to burnout / Called to freedom / and more.See AlsoWeekend A La Carte (July 6)A La Carte (January 25)A La Carte (October 10)

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How To Obtain a Plenary Indulgence in 2025

I think we can sometimes fool ourselves into believing that the Reformation caused the Roman Catholic Church to abandon some, most, or all of the doctrine that was so concerning to the Reformers. We can sometimes believe that the Catholicism of today is materially different from that of the 16th century or that it has drawn much closer to Protestantism. But now and again we receive reminders that this is simply not so. A Year of Jubilee is a good opportunity to see this with clarity.See AlsoAnswering 2 Objections to Sola ScripturaAre We Together?Seminar 1 – Phil Johnson – Is The Reformation Over?

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A La Carte (January 15)

A La Carte: iPhones, idolatry, and evil spirits / At my mother’s deathbed / Nothing to do but pray / Bible study tips for beginners / Jesus did condemn homosexuality / Please don’t sing “Imagine” at funerals / Kindle and book deals.See AlsoA La Carte (November 25)A La Carte (October 8)A La Carte (August 26)

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A La Carte (January 14)

A La Carte: Narcissus in public / A famous poet, KFC, and peace with my past / Does empowerment come from boudoir photoshoots? / Surrendering them to God / Sermon prep / Your plans for this year / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (November 6)A La Carte (August 13)A La Carte (June 26)

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