Author: Tim Challies

Beware of Idleness

Beware of Idleness

Posted by | Jun 29, 2024 | |

“Beware of idleness,” Thomas Watson once warned, for “Satan sows most of his seed in fallow ground.” Watson’s warning about idleness is relevant to any area of life, and most Christians quickly come to observe the intimate relationship between idleness and temptation. Charles Spurgeon, who was devoted to the writings of Watson, echoed his mentor when he said, “The most likely man to go to hell is the man who has nothing to do on earth. Idle people tempt the devil to tempt them.” See AlsoPursue Your VocationThe Particular Temptations of Young Men3 Priorities for Christian Parents

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Weekend A La Carte (June 29)

Weekend A La Carte (June 29)

Posted by | Jun 28, 2024 | |

A La Carte: Joe Biden and how to hate the vulnerable / New song from the Gettys / What does the Bible mean by “the heart?” / Made to rest / Why can’t an unbeliever’s good works please God? / Busy unlike Jesus / and more.See AlsoWeekend A La Carte (June 8)Weekend A La Carte (June 1)Weekend A La Carte (May 25)

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Free Stuff Fridays (RFPA)

Free Stuff Fridays (RFPA)

Posted by | Jun 28, 2024 | |

This Free Stuff Fridays post is sponsored by the Reformed Free Publishing Association (RFPA), whose mission is to glorify God through the publication and distribution of Reformed literature. They are giving away 10 copies of Journey Through the Psalms: A Thirty-Day Devotional for ages 9-13. Sign up with your email below for a chance to win a free copy of Journey Through the Psalms! In this devotional for ages 9–13, readers will travel through several time periods, starting with Israel in the wilderness, then through the life of David, the captivity of Judah, and finally Christ’s work on earth. You will tour many important sites like caves, palaces, and even a national park. You’ll also make some stops along the way to consider spiritual topics from the psalms that are still relevant for young Christians today.  Author Mike Velthouse is an avid reader. In 2020 he began writing articles for his church’s newsletter about people and places from Bible history. Since then he has published many articles for children in the magazine Ignited by the Word. Mike lives in Michigan near his three adult daughters and granddaughter. Journey Through the Psalms is his first book. Illustrator Erinn Kuiper is a wife and a mom to four children. She enjoys working with watercolors and especially likes to paint greeting cards. Erinn lives in Michigan. Only one entry will be accepted per valid email address. Entries will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 4, 2024. Winners will be notified by email during the week of July 8. See AlsoFree Stuff Fridays (CBD Reformed Edition)Free Stuff FridaysFree Stuff Fridays

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New and Notable Christian Books for June 2024

New and Notable Christian Books for June 2024

Posted by | Jun 27, 2024 | |

Another month has come and gone. For readers, that means that publishers have released another batch of books. I am in the happy position of receiving most of them, so sorted through the various stacks to arrive at this list of new and notables. In each case, I’ve included the editorial description so you can get a sense of what the book is all about. While June is not the month that sees the most new releases, I still hope there’s something here that interests you.See AlsoNew and Notable Christian Books for May 2024The Collected Best Christian Books of 2023New and Notable Christian Books for June 2023

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A La Carte (June 28)

A La Carte (June 28)

Posted by | Jun 27, 2024 | |

Logos’ Blue Friday sale continues today and wraps up this weekend. If you’re a Logos user, you’ll definitely want to give it a look. Some new deals will drop today (though possibly not until a bit later in the morning). Today’s Kindle deals include a radical and comprehensive call to holiness. Neil Postman on Words and Images: An Antidote to Truth Decay Douglas Groothuis doesn’t hold back when he says “most Americans are well-informed, hyperactive ignoramuses. They are information-rich, information-ravenous, and knowledge-deprived.” Debunking the 1946 Myth: The Bible and Homosexuality Explained (Video) Christopher Yuan debunks the oft-repeated 1946 myth. The Crimson Worm (Psalm 22)  Some living things, even ones we consider insignificant, can point us to the person and work of Jesus in surprising and amazing ways. The crimson worm is one of these lowly but unique creations. About seven millimeters long, the crimson worm is barely longer than the width of a pencil eraser. You might call it minimal, minor, miniature, or minuscule. But God created the crimson worm to have a life cycle that points us to one event: Jesus’ saving death on the cross. (Sponsored) The Discipleship Crisis “Our churches are not forming us into deep and rich faith. I’ve been writing around this for a while, but I don’t think we’re talking about it enough. There are, of course, wonderful exceptions of individuals with deep and rich faith. You, dear friend, may well be among them. May Jesus continue to draw you towards himself.” However… Biblically Honoring Your Parents Though the specific…See AlsoA La Carte (June 18)A La Carte (June 3)A La Carte (May 22)

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