Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (September 6)

A La Carte (September 6)

Posted by | Sep 6, 2021 | |

Because it’s Labor Day, I’ll be posting only A La Carte today, and an article tomorrow. Today’s Kindle deals include some good resources from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: I’m Not All That Awesome) Five Things to Say to Help a Depressed Christian I don’t usually go for “five things” articles on serious topics, but in this case found these five things quite helpful. “Depression is suffering. It is deep pain that somebody lives with day-to-day. And sometimes, it’s even …

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I’m Not All That Awesome

I’m Not All That Awesome

Posted by | Sep 5, 2021 | |

It must be difficult to live out the gospel of self-esteem, the “gospel” that insists I’m nothing short of awesome. It is, however, delightful to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ that insists that I’m not all that awesome and don’t need to be. Here’s a short quote from Adam Ramsey that explains. The gospel means that I’m not all that awesome. But I am loved. And that’s awesome. The gospel frees me to be honest about the ways …

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Weekend A La Carte (September 4)

Weekend A La Carte (September 4)

Posted by | Sep 4, 2021 | |

May you know the Lord’s sweet blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend. Logos has lots of great material from Zondervan on sale, including the excellent ZECNT/ZECOT series. I’m very grateful to AGTV for sponsoring the blog this week with news of their excellent and expanding programming. (Yesterday on the blog: When Prayer Is a Struggle) After Mars Hill And John Wayne This is a good reminder of simple truths. “Evangelicals over the last decade have done a …

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When Prayer Is a Struggle

When Prayer Is a Struggle

Posted by | Sep 3, 2021 | |

I expect every Christian would agree that there are times when prayer is a struggle. Though we experience blessed seasons when prayer is the easiest and most natural thing in the world, we also experience seasons when prayer is difficult and when it feels awkward or even ineffective. And for this reason we all sometimes need a little refresher, a little reminder, a little spark. Kevin Halloron’s When Prayer Is a Struggle is meant to console Christians who are struggling …

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A La Carte (September 3)

A La Carte (September 3)

Posted by | Sep 3, 2021 | |

Grace and peace to you today, my friends. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of good picks for readers. Do Hurricanes Just Happen? Jim Elliff says that “God is at work doing His perfect will, even during hurricane season. These spinning engines of destruction originate from Him as Ruler (first cause), through nature (second cause), all for His purposes.” Stormfront Kristin, meanwhile, is also thinking about storms. “As our grandson sleeps in his father’s arms, I see it so clearly. …

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