Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (October 31)

Grace and peace to you on this Reformation Day. There is a very substantial list of Kindle deals today (in honor of Reformation Day). (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped on One Sunday in October) Toxic I appreciate this look at the use and over-use of the word “toxic.” “It’s a word that has invaded Christian speech, but could I suggest a moratorium on this adjective, please?” Strategies for Preaching to the Polarized This article provides some pointers on preaching at a …

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How We Worshipped on One Sunday in October

From time to time I like to share one of our worship services from Grace Fellowship Church. In that vein, here is how we worshiped on one October Sunday morning. This week’s cast of characters included Paul as the service leader and preacher, Allie as the lead worshiper, and Patrick as the elder who prayed and read the sermon text. The band was comprised of piano, bass, guitar, and a cajone along with a second vocalist. Welcome and Call to …

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Weekend A La Carte (October 29)

I’m very thankful to Ligonier Ministries for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to stream their free Luther documentary and also to consider their 90-day devotional on the 5 solas (for a gift of any amount). Today’s Kindle deals include some classics (and at least one newer work). (Yesterday on the blog: 10 New and Notable Christian Books for October) The Body Is Bigger Than You Think I very much agree with Trevin here. “One of the best things …

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Free Stuff Fridays (Ligonier Ministries)

This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries, who also sponsored the blog this week.    The Protestant Reformers boldly declared that salvation is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, as revealed in Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. Together, these “alone” statements are called the five solas of the Reformation. Ligonier Ministries is offering a free new ebook from Gabe Fluhrer: The Beauty of Divine Grace. This introduction to the five solas is available for all Challies readers to download for free, and …

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10 New and Notable Christian Books for October 2022

October has been quite a month when it comes to releases of Christian books. I sorted through the huge stacks that came my way to arrive at this list of 10 new and especially noteworthy picks. In each case I have provided the editorial description so you can have a bit of information about it. I hope there’s something here that catches your eye! The Existence and Attributes of God (Volumes 1 & 2) Updated and Unabridged by Stephen Charnock, …

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