Author: Tim Challies

Identity and the Worship of Self

Identity and the Worship of Self

Posted by | Apr 7, 2023 | |

Identity is everywhere. We can hardly read an article in the news or watch a show on TV without encountering it. Identity defines our relationship to the world around us, to the other members of our society, and even to our own bodies. “This rapid rise in identity-thinking has caused a somewhat tense interaction with the Christian church,” says Matthew Roberts. “From the secular perspective, it has reinforced the assumption that Christians are just an irrelevance swept aside by the …

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A La Carte (April 7)

A La Carte (April 7)

Posted by | Apr 7, 2023 | |

Good morning from northern Cambodia. However you plan to spend your Good Friday, may it be a day of many blessings. I’m doing my best to keep up with Kindle deals even on an internet connection that’s substantially slower than I am accustomed to! The Crucifixion Stories Are Embarrassing, and That’s a Good Thing This explains why the embarrassing nature of some of the stories around Jesus’ crucifixion are actually a good thing for Christianity. Is It Worth It? “Here’s a question …

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A La Carte (April 6)

A La Carte (April 6)

Posted by | Apr 6, 2023 | |

Good morning from very hot very humid Cambodia. I arrived safely yesterday and today have little on the schedule for today but an 8-hour drive to our filming location in the northern part of the country. Today’s Kindle deals include a good number of interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Follow Without Seeing, Die Without Receiving) Watch and pray Susan Lafferty reflects on Jesus words to his disciples: “Watch and pray.” Why Did Jesus Institute the Lord’s Supper on the …

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Follow Without Seeing, Die Without Receiving

Follow Without Seeing, Die Without Receiving

Posted by | Apr 5, 2023 | |

What is it like to be a Christian? What is it like to submit your life to the Lord? What is it like to live for the glory of an unseen God? There is a lot bound up in the questions. But an answer comes to mind as I scour the hall of heroes we find in Hebrews 11. To be a Christian is to follow God without knowing exactly where he is leading and to die without having received …

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A La Carte (April 5)

A La Carte (April 5)

Posted by | Apr 5, 2023 | |

May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Every Sunday Is Easter Joe Holland: “Easter Sunday has always been a big deal, from my earliest unconverted memories to my recent pastor labors. I cherish those memories and my current family traditions. But I now know that all that expectancy was misplaced—like a young engaged couple that spends countless hours preparing for a wedding and not marriage.” One Temple Cleansing or Two? How many temple cleansings were there in …

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