Author: Tim Challies

My Epic Documentary Series Is Now Free to Watch

In 2020 I teamed up with Zondervan to release Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History. This is a two-part product that takes the form of an illustrated book and a ten-part documentary video series. Epic is ideal for group studies, homeschool curriculum, and enjoying either alone or with the whole family. I am pleased to let you know that the ten-part documentary video series is now available for free on YouTube.See AlsoWatch a Free Episode of “Epic”My New Book & Documentary Are Now Available!Epic: Pre-Order Now for a Great Price

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A La Carte (May 8)

A La Carte: Slouching toward Saul / Did the Jews kill Jesus? / The growing boredom toward movies / Expecting temptation before it comes / 5 things prayer has the power to do / A good neighbor / Book sale / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (February 6)A La Carte (December 4)A La Carte (5/1)

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A La Carte (May 7)

A La Carte: How to love every version of your wife / A Christian’s perspective on AI / If God is sovereign, why pray? / Summer break and the challenge of home / Assessing the arguments for and against physician-assisted suicide / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (October 14)A La Carte (9/5)A La Carte (10/24)

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Do You Practice?

There is little we are called to in life that is purely intuitive. There is little that truly matters to our lives, yet comes to us innately. To the contrary, almost everything that is important and almost everything that matters requires practice. What matters most in life is love. We are called to love the Lord with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Our great divine calling is love—and this is a calling that requires practice.See AlsoWhen Unanimity is the Enemy of UnityWhy Your Singing Matters Even If You Think You Can’t Sing.“The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment” Blog Tour (Day 11)

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A La Carte (May 6)

Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include several excellent titles from Crossway. At the top of the list, I’d put Tom Schreiner’s The Joy of Hearing. It’s a good time to catch up on an excellent and growing series. A Response to Dr. John MacArthur’s Statement on Mental Health Last week a video was being passed around that showed some statements by John MacArthur on mental health. I share this well-reasoned response because I think it offers a thoughtful and well-informed model of gracious disagreement. “To be clear, this article is not an attack on the person or character of Dr. MacArthur, a Christian brother for whom I have much respect and who has been a bulwark of solid reformed theology for many decades. Nevertheless, there are several things within the statement that, as a professional working in Christian psychiatry I would like to address…” How Much Should Churches Pay Their Pastors? Churches often struggle to know how much to pay their pastors. This article takes an interesting approach, and while the context is Canadian the principles should apply anywhere. Sustainable Ministry Practices Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin have co-written a new resource for pastors to help them enjoy the work the Lord has given them. Get 25% off with code CHALLIES. (Sponsored) Love Is No Longer My God Heidi Tai: “I once believed that love was a feeling—sizzle and spark, sustained by soulmates and kindred spirits. Love was that special something. It not only had to feel right, it also had to feel good.” Keeping…See AlsoA La Carte (February 25)A La Carte (1/17)A La Carte

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