Author: Tim Challies

Depression at the CoRE

Depression at the CoRE

Posted by | Nov 20, 2023 | |

Today’s post is sponsored by BJU Seminary and written by Bruce Meyer, biblical counseling faculty member. BJU Seminary equips Christian leaders through an educational and ministry experience that is biblically shaped, theologically rich, historically significant, and evangelistically robust. What do we do with dark despair? If you know anything about depression, you know that its seems to be a ubiquitous problem but also a controversial subject. How could it be that we misunderstand such a common problem? Because in this …

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The Blessing of a Higher Purpose in Our Pain

The Blessing of a Higher Purpose in Our Pain

Posted by | Nov 19, 2023 | |

It is amazing what struggles people will endure when they do so for a purpose they believe in. It is amazing what struggles people will deliberately bring upon themselves when they believe such struggles are the means to a desirable end. Athletes endure endless hours of training, excruciating times of preparation, and the pain of pushing themselves to the very edge of their endurance. And they do it all for the glory of a trophy, medal, or personal best. Students …

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A La Carte (November 20)

A La Carte (November 20)

Posted by | Nov 19, 2023 | |

Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of books on apologetics. (Yesterday on the blog: A Prayer for Times of Anxiety) Conrad Mbewe shared yesterday that his son Mwansa has gone to be with the Lord. I know you’ll want to be in prayer for the Mbewe family. How Adoption Mirrors God’s Love for the Fatherless Amy DiMarcangelo: “Throughout history, God has faithfully used Christians to play a pivotal role in orphan care. …

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A Prayer for Times of Anxiety

A Prayer for Times of Anxiety

Posted by | Nov 18, 2023 | |

This life is filled with many cares, many concerns, and many anxieties. It is fitting that in our times of trouble we turn to the Lord, the one who is always eager to hear us and to bless us. This prayer from George Swinnock gives words to such prayers. Perhaps it would serve you to make its words your own. You, O God, are all good things and every good thing. You are self-sufficient, alone-sufficient and all-sufficient. Nothing is wanting …

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Weekend A La Carte (November 18)

Weekend A La Carte (November 18)

Posted by | Nov 17, 2023 | |

My thanks goes to Mitch Maher for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about Clarifying the Bible & Clarifying The Apostle Paul. Both are tremendous resources. (Yesterday on the blog: The Truth About Lies) I’m Adopted Malinda shares a sweet and vulnerable article on her adoption. “I still struggle with depressive cycles. At times, I still feel unwanted, unloved and discardable. At times, I’m triggered by events and people in my present that reinforce the trauma of my …

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