Author: Tim Challies

Behind-the-Scenes: Christian Publishing

Behind-the-Scenes: Christian Publishing

Posted by | May 3, 2023 | |

I have given behind-the-scenes looks at book endorsements and conference speaking and thought I’d wrap up this little series with a look at publishing. I’m familiar only with Christian books so will keep my comments focused on that small corner of a much larger industry. From my perspective, here’s a look at how Christian publishing works. Agents Most authors are represented by a literary agent. This is an individual who represents authors to publishers in return for a percentage of …

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A La Carte (May 3)

A La Carte (May 3)

Posted by | May 3, 2023 | |

May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Over at Westminster Books they are offering a deal on the new ESV Teen Study Bible. The Man with the Longest-Term Vision Wins: 5 Lessons for Christians from the Life of Elon Musk Reagan considers some lessons from the life of Elon Musk. “When I look at the inspiring, yet ultimately misguided, aspirations of people like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos I can’t help but wonder at the impact believers …

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A La Carte (May 2)

A La Carte (May 2)

Posted by | May 2, 2023 | |

This month Logos is offering up to 25% off on base packages. And then, of course, they have a selection of free and discounted books. There are once again some new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: Let Him Do What Seems Good To Him) Midlife and the Striver’s Curse I appreciate some of the observations in this article about midlife. “While there is some debate on when midlife occurs, I’m going to suggest that it begins sometime between ages thirty-five …

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The Circle of Hope

The Circle of Hope

Posted by | May 1, 2023 | |

This week the blog is sponsored by Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF), a nonprofit seeking to “deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.” Serving in the United States and 29 other countries, CHF seeks to help the local church reach suffering children and families in their communities with both physical help and spiritual hope found only in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Lupe Gomez distinctly remembers what it was like to receive the gift of …

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Let Him Do What Seems Good To Him

Let Him Do What Seems Good To Him

Posted by | May 1, 2023 | |

I have often thought that people who desire a modern-day gift of prophecy ought to be careful what they wish for. After all, the biblical prophets were often asked to speak words that immediately brought about their own persecution or even death. And even if they did not suffer to quite that degree, they were often asked to speak words that brought sorrow more than hope and alarm more than encouragement. The calling to be a prophet was the calling …

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