Author: Tim Challies

Nick Challies (March 5, 2000 – November 3, 2020)

Nick Challies (March 5, 2000 – November 3, 2020)

Posted by | Nov 21, 2020 | |

Nicholas Paul Challies was born at Hamilton’s McMaster Hospital on March 5, 2000. He was a trailblazer of sorts: The first child to Tim and Aileen; the first grandchild to Mike, Marg, John, and Barbara; the first nephew to Andrew, Maryanne, Emily, Susanna, and Grace. (Click here for information about Nick’s funeral.) When Nick was just a few months old his family settled in Oakville where they were joined by Abby in 2002 and Michaela in 2006. Nick attended Falgarwood …

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Free Stuff Fridays (Missional Wear)

Free Stuff Fridays (Missional Wear)

Posted by | Nov 20, 2020 | |

This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Missional Wear who also sponsored the blog this week. Missional Wear has got your back this Christmas with amazing and unique gifts that you can’t find anywhere else! Shopping early this year is more important than ever, so they have opened up the biggest discounts of the year an entire week early! Don’t miss the early Black Friday Deals! Also check out the full 2020 Reformed Gift Guide. The new ugly Christmas …

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The Funeral for My Son, Nick Challies

The Funeral for My Son, Nick Challies

Posted by | Nov 20, 2020 | |

On Saturday, November 21, 2020, we will be holding the funeral service for my dear son, Nick. Because the entirety of my family and the majority of Nick’s friends are in America, and because the borders between our two countries are functionally closed, we will be live-streaming the service. Those who did not know him are welcome to watch as well. I have created a page you can bookmark and visit at the time of the funeral to find the …

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A La Carte (November 20)

A La Carte (November 20)

Posted by | Nov 20, 2020 | |

As of today my family has served out our 14-day quarantine following our return from the US. Though we emerge into rumors of a looming lockdown, we can at least leave the house for now… Today’s Kindle deals include some really good picks (e.g. The Lord of the Rings for just $1.99). What Does the Church Most Need Today? That’s rather a broad question, isn’t it? Here’s what Robert Godfrey says. “What does the church most need today? In answering this …

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A La Carte (November 19)

A La Carte (November 19)

Posted by | Nov 19, 2020 | |

I know there are some who plan to live-stream Nick’s funeral service on Saturday. For that reason I have created a page that can be bookmarked; a link to the video will be added on Saturday morning. The service will begin at approximately 10 AM EST. Also, many have asked if there is a way to honor Nick’s memory. We would ask you to consider the Nick Challies Memorial Scholarship through which we hope to see men trained to carry …

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