Author: Tim Challies

Why Young People Should Read

Why Young People Should Read

Posted by | Dec 5, 2022 | |

Today’s post is sponsored by Christian Focus Publications and written by Brent Corbin, Executive Director of RYM. Convincing young people that reading an actual book is a worthwhile use of their time is a tall task in our day and age. Whether it’s the ever-beckoning allure of technology, schedules that are chocked full of school, sports, and all kinds of other activities, or just a lack of desire, making the time to read an actual book seems like a practice for …

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Much Will Be Required

Much Will Be Required

Posted by | Dec 5, 2022 | |

You know the old adage, I’m sure: To whom much is given much will be required. Or, to express it in the words of Jesus, “Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” The point is clear: God holds us responsible for all that we have. Said otherwise, God holds us responsible for all that he bestows upon us. We tend to think …

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A La Carte (December 5)

A La Carte (December 5)

Posted by | Dec 5, 2022 | |

Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of excellent devotionals from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Would You Consider Becoming a Patron?) On Spiritual Dreams I have read a number of different perspectives on Christians and “spiritual dreams.” This one, which I read over the weekend (and which is from a source I admire), was quite interesting to me. An Open Letter to the Brothers I Went to Seminary With I appreciated this open letter …

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Would You Consider Becoming a Patron?

Would You Consider Becoming a Patron?

Posted by | Dec 4, 2022 | |

I have been blogging at Challies.com on a daily basis for over 19 years now. That long commitment has allowed me to write thousands of articles and hundreds of book reviews while also sending millions of visitors to other sites through the daily A La Carte feature. Of course I’ve also written a number of books, though through it all the blog has remained the “main thing.” Much of the blog’s content is now also translated into Spanish, French, and a number …

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Weekend A La Carte (December 3)

Weekend A La Carte (December 3)

Posted by | Dec 3, 2022 | |

My gratitude goes to Banner of Truth for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about a new collection of writings by J.C. Ryle. (Yesterday on the blog: Fight For Your Pastor) Time to Rethink your Church Website? “Our website is our most easily accessed 24/7 communication face to the world. Are we being wise in our use of it?” I think this is well worth asking. This article asks whether putting all of our sermons online is still …

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