Author: Tim Challies

Trimmed and Set on Fire

Trimmed and Set on Fire

Posted by | Nov 22, 2025 | |

Sometimes humor accomplishes what soberness cannot, as an old quote from D.L. Moody illustrates. “Some people’s prayers need to be cut off at both ends and set on fire in the middle.” After all, we have all had to endure prayers that were a little too long (or perhaps a lot too long) or that could have used a little more preparation (or perhaps a lot more preparation).See AlsoWhy We Ask So Little of GodThe Pastoral Prayer: Examples and InspirationsHave You Ever Tried Praying Poetically?

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Weekend A La Carte (November 22)

Weekend A La Carte (November 22)

Posted by | Nov 21, 2025 | |

A La Carte: Keep your well full / No atheists at Nuremberg / On refusing to panic / Sports open surprising doors / Practicing Christian hospitality / Kindle deals / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (July 8)A La Carte (August 29)Weekend A La Carte (May 25)

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How To Tell the Truth

How To Tell the Truth

Posted by | Nov 20, 2025 | |

I have a lot of admiration for those people who are especially skillful at evangelism. Likewise, I have a lot of admiration for those people who feel especially called to it. I sometimes marvel at how adeptly they are able to steer conversations to topics that matter and how easily they can get to Jesus from any starting point.See AlsoGo Into All the World: Embracing the Mission Mandate of God’s CovenantEach Gift Has Its PlaceShould We Kiss Evangelism Goodbye? A Post by Jonathan K. Dodson

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A La Carte (November 21)

A La Carte (November 21)

Posted by | Nov 20, 2025 | |

A La Carte: Grief, memory, and hope / Negativity bias / Hannah’s Holiday / It’s the little things / When spiritual disciplines seem dull / Broody God / Kindle deals / and more.See AlsoWeekend A La Carte (July 5)A La Carte (September 23)A La Carte (September 10)

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