Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (August 23)

The God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: The Day We Became Homeschoolers) Church in the Trenches: 6 Months of Wartime Ministry in Ukraine TGC reports on some of the men who are pastoring through the war in Ukraine. “The most difficult moment of Sergey Nakul’s life unfolded in a packed Kyiv train station not long after Russia invaded Ukraine. The pastor was sending his wife, his two sons, and a group of members …

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The Day We Became Homeschoolers

We have unexpectedly become homeschoolers. After having two children get all the way through twelfth grade in the public schools, we had expected that the third would follow suit. But over the summer Michaela expressed her interest in making a switch as she heads into her final two years of high school; Aileen and I agreed that it would be for the best. Of course “homeschool” doesn’t seem to mean today what it did years ago. “Online-only Christian school” would …

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A La Carte (August 22)

I want to remind you that all of the quote graphics I share day-by-day are available to download for free at SquareQuotes. Download them and use them as you see fit! Today’s Kindle deals include several excellent books on marriage. (Yesterday on the blog: One String to the Bow) Why the Reformation Still Matters, Another Example Jeff provides evidence that the Reformation still really matters. Complete Series of Dr. W Robert Godfrey on the End of Christendom I have really been …

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One String to the Bow

We have been blessed with a number of books that adapt and share the prayers of the Puritans. The Valley of Vision is the most famous of these of course, and Piercing Heaven is another. I was glad to see that we will spoiled yet again, this time with Tim Chester’s Into His Presence which will be released shortly. Here’s a lovely sample prayer from it, drawn from Thomas Lyle. Lord God, you and you alone should be the sole object …

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Weekend A La Carte (August 20)

Sometimes there is almost an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the articles that different Christian writers share through their blogs. Today is one of those days. I trust you’ll enjoy some of the ones I’ve linked to below. Before you do, please consider pre-ordering Seasons of Sorrow and attending the launch event. Today’s Kindle deals include some newer and older books. (Yesterday on the blog: A Concise Guide to the Greatest Letter Ever Written) Is History History? Identity …

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