Author: Tim Challies

One Measure of Greatness

While all of us ought to see evidence of marked growth in our knowledge of God, our relationship with him, and our obedience to him, none of us ever evolves beyond our need for the ordinary means of grace. We never “level up” to such a degree that we gain access to some hidden extraordinary means of grace. We begin the Christian life by building habits that will foster our relationship with God, and these very disciplines are meant to sustain us to the end. See AlsoWho Is the Greatest?8 Ways to Grow in the Fear of GodDesiring God Conference – Final Session

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Weekend A La Carte (May 18)

A La Carte: What it takes to survive ministry / The power of prayer / The dog’s game / Why do Christians do bad things? / Does it matter whether seminary education is in-person or online? / Greet one another with a … what? / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (September 28)A La Carte (February 19)A La Carte (6/6)

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Free Stuff Fridays (Zondervan Reflective)

This week the giveaway is sponsored by  Zondervan Reflective. When writers write, they are getting in touch with the image of God in them. This is true in some way of all artistry, but writers especially create worlds, characters, histories, and transformation–all ex nihilo (“out of nothing”). In The Storied Life, veteran author Jared C. Wilson details the ins and outs of writers and writing, exploring the myriad ways the craft is more about transformation than simply communication. From decades of experience and with his signature wit, Wilson brings well-earned insight, autobiographical reflections, and meaningful meditations to the topic of writing as a way of life and as a way of worship, showing how the concept of Story–our personal stories and God’s grand story of redemption–shapes fiction and non-fiction writers alike. Chapters focus on topics like: Whether you’re a long-time writer or a beginning author, a daily journaler or an occasional dabbler, The Storied Life will help you improve your craft. It will lead you to think more deeply about the disciplines and dispositions needed to write for transformation. Learn more at ChurchSource.com Enter for a chance to win a copy! Ten copies are available to win. Must enter by 11:59pm on Monday, 5/20. Loading…See AlsoWhy Christians Should Care About Good WritingFree Stuff Fridays (Zondervan Reflective)Free Stuff Fridays (NIV Zondervan Study Bible)

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A La Carte (May 17)

A La Carte: Deep mercy for our dark insanity / The Rock / God will give us more than we can handle / When cynicism sets in / The judgment of getting exactly what we want / The life of Paul Kasonga / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (August 16)A La Carte (12/20)A La Carte (3/28)

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A La Carte (May 16)

A La Carte: When intrusive thoughts come / How a horse saved orthodoxy / The brevity of life / Bad therapy / Acts of kindness aren’t random / Does John’s Last Supper chronology differ from the other gospels? / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (November 28)Weekend A La Carte (April 15)A La Carte (August 21)

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