Author: Tim Challies

A La Carte (May 21)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you today. I’m glad to see this new edition of Catherine Vos’s The Child’s Story Bible (that, along with lots of other children’s resources, is on sale at Westminster Books). Rapid-Onset Revolution “Moral change requires regime change. The nature of authority demands it. Today we are experiencing moral revolution and realignment at a rate perhaps never before seen in human history. All around us, the landscape is in flux, as revolution …

Read More

A La Carte (May 20)

Good morning, and may the Lord bless and keep you today. Today’s Kindle deals include some really good picks from Crossway (like a personal favorite, Total Truth). (Yesterday on the blog: In the Name of Jesus) Of All the Activities Heaven Will Offer, What Are You Most Looking Forward to? Here is Randy Alcorn’s well-considered answer. I’m Not Angry With You For Being Angry Anne Kennedy: “One of the worst parts of the last year has been that my life …

Read More

In the Name of Jesus

“Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do,” promised Jesus. And ever since that day, his followers have prayed in his name. Parents teach their children, pastors teach their parishioners, evangelists teach their new converts to close their prayers with the familiar words, “In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.” But familiarity has its ways of breeding contempt, even in a task as sacred as prayer. And so it is wise for us, from time to time, to revisit …

Read More

A La Carte (May 19)

Good morning. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.  It hasn’t been the best week ever for Kindle deals, but there are a couple there today and there will be some more tomorrow. The Wilderness Way “Have you ever wondered why God appears cruel at times? When He withholds something good or allows something painful, we run up against the walls that simple religion builds to keep us complacent and safe within the manicured yards of our expectations.” …

Read More

A La Carte (May 18)

It’s Kids Week at Westminster Books, which means there’s a lot of deals on good books for the little ones. (Yesterday on the blog: The Ministry of Sorrow) How to Stay When the World Says Leave This is an insightful little article on people who leave the Christian faith. “Are those who leave church and lose their faith more susceptible to bad habits and decisions? Or does practicing bad habits and making bad decisions leave one more susceptible to losing …

Read More

Categories

Archives