Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (September 26)

A La Carte (September 26)

Posted by | Sep 26, 2022 | |

Parents will be glad to know that Westminster Books has launched a new site, Westminster Kids, that’s all about kids’ books. Today’s Kindle deals include a collection of books for women from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: I Pray That This Sinner May Be Saved) When “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” Is All the Logic Left This is a thought-provoking article. “We don’t want complex syllogisms, but compelling stories. The degree to which gripping narratives embody logical syllogism …

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I Pray That This Sinner May Be Saved

I Pray That This Sinner May Be Saved

Posted by | Sep 25, 2022 | |

We all know people who don’t know the Lord and, therefore, we all know what it is to plead for their salvation. This prayer by Philip Doddridge is drawn from Tim Chester’s new collection Into His Presence and gives words that can perhaps guide you in your prayers of supplication. Almighty God, with you all things are possible. To you therefore I humbly apply myself on behalf of this dear immortal soul, this person who is perishing in their sins, and hardening themselves against …

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Weekend A La Carte (September 24)

Weekend A La Carte (September 24)

Posted by | Sep 24, 2022 | |

Also, I think most or all audiobooks on Amazon/Audible are 65% off for a few days. Start here, then search for the audiobook you want. You may just find a good deal on it. If you’re after something for your daily devotions (in printed, not audio format) perhaps take a look at this new David Powlison devotional. Today’s Kindle deals include some newer and older books. (Yesterday on the blog: When Church Leadership Goes Wrong) Be Angry and Do Not …

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When Church Leadership Goes Wrong

When Church Leadership Goes Wrong

Posted by | Sep 23, 2022 | |

Over the past few years we have witnessed quite a number of leadership failures within the church. We have learned of pastors who have used their position to enrich themselves, to use their prominence to run roughshod over others, to use their prestige to feed their flesh. Some of these failures have been shocking, some almost expected. Some of these failures have been public, some very quiet. But each of them has, in its own way, been grievous and harmful. …

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A La Carte (September 23)

A La Carte (September 23)

Posted by | Sep 23, 2022 | |

Audible (aka Amazon) is having an End of Summer sale and that means the audiobook of Seasons of Sorrow is 65% off. (Note: you can either use 1 Audible credit or tap on the “buy with one-click button” to purchase it at the discounted price.) Don’t Let ‘Discernment’ Give Doctrine a Bad Name “I get frustrated sometimes by the lack of discernment I see from people who fly the ‘discernment’ banner.” So do I! You should read Trevin’s thoughts on …

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