Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (November 15)

A La Carte (November 15)

Posted by | Nov 15, 2021 | |

Good morning, my friends. Grace and peace to you today. (Yesterday on the blog: A Pastoral Prayer for Unity Amid Pandemic) Unmaking the Patriarchy Neil Shenvi has posted an interesting review of a popular and influential book. “Beth Allison Barr’s The Making of Biblical Womanhood belongs to a growing genre of (post)evangelical social scholarship. Using a combination of history, sociology, and political analysis, books like [these books] aim to show that conservative evangelicalism has been built on the foundation of …

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A Pastoral Prayer for Unity Amid Pandemic

A Pastoral Prayer for Unity Amid Pandemic

Posted by | Nov 14, 2021 | |

Every now and again I like to share one of the pastoral prayers from Grace Fellowship Church. This particular one was prayed by Paul Martin on a recent Sunday. The context, as is obvious from the prayer, is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and, perhaps more specifically, the vaccine mandates that are taking root in our city and country. This context provides many opportunities for Christians to disagree with one another and, therefore, to become disunited. This, then, is a prayer …

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Lost Is Her Treasure But Where Is Her Trust?

Lost Is Her Treasure But Where Is Her Trust?

Posted by | Nov 14, 2021 | |

I have often expressed my fascination with nineteenth century religious poetry. In a time when there were few means through which strangers could engage with one another, poetry periodicals would often print a poem in one issue, then responses or rebuttals in future editions. I found just such a situation with a poem titled “A Mother’s Love” which was penned by a grieving, anonymous poet. Still she keeps rocking him, Ever caressing him, Brushing his hair from his colorless brow; …

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Weekend A La Carte (November 13)

Weekend A La Carte (November 13)

Posted by | Nov 13, 2021 | |

May you know the Lord’s sweet blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend. (Yesterday on the blog: I recommended the book Man of Sorrows, King of Glory) In Defense of Something Close to Venting “Is venting legitimate, constructive, healthy, and faithful? In short, is it ok to ‘vent?’ Scripture offers a nuanced response. It gives permission, admonishes caution, and provides direction. It gives permission for honest expression, caution to avoid harm, and direction to express your heart to …

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Free Stuff Fridays (RHB Publications)

Free Stuff Fridays (RHB Publications)

Posted by | Nov 12, 2021 | |

This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by RHB Publications.  Everyone who enters the prize draw will get a free eBook of A Habitual Sight of Him: The Christ-Centered Piety of Thomas Goodwin from the RHB Profiles in Reformed Spirituality series. In addition, three of you who enter will receive a copy of the new hardback set of The Works of Thomas Goodwin – a $480 value! – PLUS the other new titles listed alongside it below. [Because of problems …

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