Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (October 11)

This week Westminster Books has a deal on a new book titled You Are Still a Mother that will be of comfort to many, I’m sure. They have a number of related titles on sale, including my own Seasons of Sorrow. Psalms for Men Who Are Struggling “The Psalms made no sense to me when I was in college because they sounded so bleak. Here were these compositions that were supposed to be so worshipful, but the Psalmists just spent …

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A La Carte (October 10)

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you on this fine day. Amazon has fabricated yet another couple of Prime Days. My only interest in it is Kindle deals. I’ll be sure to see if they come through on their promise that the deals with be exceptional. (Yesterday on the blog: Add a Little Extra Beauty) 5 Myths about Gender Identity This article addresses 5 modern-day myths about gender identity. Are Sinners Worthless? “He respectfully asked how …

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The Ten Commandments for Children

This week the blog is sponsored by Reformed Free Publishing Association. This post is about their brand new picture book, The Ten Commandments for Children, written by Prof. Ron Cammenga and illustrated by Ana Sebastián. Jesus Christ is glorified when we obey Him. That is what Jesus meant when he told his disciples, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Because we love our Savior and we want to bring glory to his great name, we live according …

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Add a Little Extra Beauty

The sky was still dark as I left the house this morning. When I went overseas just three weeks ago the sun had already risen by this time and I was walking in dawn’s early light. But summer has given way to fall and the nights have quickly grown longer. I press “play” in my Bible app and set out. I round a bend and in the corner of my eye see an unusually bright star in the southern sky. …

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A La Carte (October 9)

Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. There is a small collection of Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: When the Hands Must Loose That Now So Fondly Clasp) The Transforming Power of Hopeful Love in Marriage Here’s a good article about love and marriage—or love in marriage, I suppose. Pastor, Not Entrepreneur “Emphasis matters. When it came to making disciples and planting churches, Jesus or Paul never emphasized being entrepreneurial. It’s true, they believe hell is real …

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