Author: Tim Challies

One Woman in the Right Mightier than Four Hundred Men in the Wrong

One Woman in the Right Mightier than Four Hundred Men in the Wrong

Posted by | May 8, 2022 | |

There are many characters in the Bible who display extraordinary character in extraordinary circumstances. Among them is Abigail, whose story is told in 1 Samuel 25. I love this telling of the story from the mouth of the nineteenth century preacher De Witt Talmage. The ground in Carmel is white, not with fallen snow, but the wool from the backs of three thousand sheep, for they are being sheared. And I hear the grinding of the iron blades together, and …

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Weekend A La Carte (May 7)

Weekend A La Carte (May 7)

Posted by | May 7, 2022 | |

May God bless you today as you prepare to gather to worship him on the Lord’s Day. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of good options, including Andrew Wilson’s award-winner. (Yesterday on the blog: As You Pray about Roe v Wade) Salvation, Past, Present, and Future So much depends upon properly understanding this: “From one point of view, of course, the Old Testament serves as the model of what Christ would come to accomplish. But Hebrews teaches us never to …

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As You Pray about Roe v Wade…

As You Pray about Roe v Wade…

Posted by | May 6, 2022 | |

There is much excitement among pro-lifers in the United States and for very good reason. After all these years and after so much death, it suddenly seems likely that Roe v Wade will be overturned. Of course this will not make abortion illegal in the country, but will simply return the issue to the individual states. Still, it will finally address a great injustice and give hope that the tides may be turning and that abortion may someday be as …

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A La Carte (May 6)

A La Carte (May 6)

Posted by | May 6, 2022 | |

Those who like to read to little ones will want to check out this sale from Westminster Books on the Big Theology for Little Hearts series. Overcoming Doctrinal Pride “There is one specific kind of undiscerned spiritual pride that I think is not often discussed and is especially hard to recognize—the danger of doctrinal righteousness. Sadly, I think it’s a particularly prevalent danger among Reformed, theologically-minded Christians. It’s a danger I have fallen into at times.” You should probably read …

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A La Carte (May 5)

A La Carte (May 5)

Posted by | May 5, 2022 | |

Grace and peace to you! I scoured the Internet yesterday, as I usually do, and found some links I thought you’d enjoy. Here they are… (Yesterday on the blog: Grownups Aren’t Afraid of Shadows) An Interview with Paul on What’s Wrong with Us Justin Taylor looks to Romans 1 to put together an interview with the Apostle Paul. God Saves to Make Much of Himself — Doesn’t That Lessen His Love? John Piper: “God’s love for you, which makes much …

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