Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (April 18)

A La Carte (April 18)

Posted by | Apr 18, 2023 | |

Good morning from somewhere far out over the Pacific as I make my homeward journey. Blessings to you today! (Yesterday on the blog: Behind-the-Scenes: Conference Speaking) George Verwer (1938–2023) Justin Taylor has written a lovely obituary for mission mobilizer George Verwer who “went to be with his Lord and Savior after a two-month battle with Sarcoma cancer. He is survived by his wife,Drena, and their three children, Ben, Daniel, and Christa.” (See also Christianity Today) What Comes to Mind When You …

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Behind-the-Scenes: Conference Speaking

Behind-the-Scenes: Conference Speaking

Posted by | Apr 16, 2023 | |

A short time ago I shared a behind-the-scenes look at book endorsements—why publishers and readers demand them and how they come to be. I did this to simply tell people how they work and to address some of the critiques of the system. Today I’d like to do something similar with conferences—to tell what comes with being a speaker at Christian events. Before I do anything else, let me say that it’s a tremendous honor to be invited to speak …

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A La Carte (April 17)

A La Carte (April 17)

Posted by | Apr 16, 2023 | |

Good morning from Sydney, Australia, where I’ve stopped for just one night before heading back across the Pacific. It has been a good and successful journey, but I’m ready to be home! Today’s Kindle deals include a substantial collection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Trusting God with Creation But Not Providence) Martyn Lloyd-Jones, April Witkowski & the Myth of the Wasted Ministry This is a sweet reflection by Peter Witkowski. “Our lives today will not be defined by our …

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Trusting God with Creation But Not Providence

Trusting God with Creation But Not Providence

Posted by | Apr 15, 2023 | |

Each of us is prone at times to lose our confidence in God’s wisdom and to assume that he would benefit from a bit of our own. How often do we grumble and complain against God’s will? How often in prayer do we attempt to direct God according to our own limited knowledge, our own limited wisdom? Yet God’s creation has a way of redirecting our thoughts, for it displays the greatness of his wisdom. God created it without the …

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Weekend A La Carte (April 15)

Weekend A La Carte (April 15)

Posted by | Apr 15, 2023 | |

My thanks goes to Children’s Hunger Fund for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to read about A Believer’s Response to Poverty. Sponsors are essential to keeping this blog running, so I’m grateful to each and every one. I screen them carefully so encourage you to always give them a good look. Today’s Kindle deals include newer and older books. (Yesterday on the blog: Friendship With God) Not Forever, Yet Still Meaningful “Make sure they know their commitment doesn’t …

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