Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (July 29)

Good morning. May the Lord bless and keep you today. Logos users may want to check out the new deal on books by Zondervan. Many great resources are deeply discounted. Today’s Kindle deals include lots of good books from Crossway, most of them geared to teens and young adults. (Yesterday on the blog: Settlers in the Land of Love) Recommended Samuel James shares a not-so-hypothetical short story. When I Lived In A Barn Seth Lewis includes a couple of great …

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Settlers in the Land of Love

An old story tells of a settler who traveled from east to west, from lands that were settled to lands that were still unknown. Having grown weary of city living and having begun to crave wide-open spaces, he spent all he had on a vast but speculative parcel of land in the far-off territories. When springtime arrived, he sold his home, gathered his family, loaded his wagons, and traveled briskly westward, eager to see the property that was now his. …

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A La Carte (July 28)

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you today. This week at Westminster Books you’ll find a special on The Generosity Project, a new book from Tony Payne and Geoff Robson. Some related resources are on sale as well. Stitch by Stitch Andrea: “‘You knit me together in my mother’s womb,’ David marveled. ‘I have been fearfully and wonderfully made.’ I glance over at Ben, Down Syndrome evident in his features. Did God miss a few stitches? …

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A La Carte (July 27)

May the God of love and peace be with you today. I wanted to prove another reminder that my forthcoming devotional book Knowing and Enjoying God is now available for pre-order. Like all publishers these days, Harvest House is very eager to have people pre-order it since that helps gain the interest of Amazon and other booksellers. So thanks for considering it! There are a few Kindle deals to look at this morning. (Yesterday on the blog: I Miss My Son Today) …

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The #1 Key to the Christian Life!

This article is written by Max Anders is sponsored by Thomas Nelson. Max is the author of 30 Days to Growing in Your Faith and 30 Days to Understanding the Bible. Knowledge isn’t everything, but everything rests on knowledge. You can’t believe something until you know it. You won’t live it until you believe it. You won’t impact others until you live it. So, no, knowledge isn’t everything. But everything rests on knowledge. Jesus said, “you shall know the truth, …

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