Author: Tim Challies

What Makes a Really Good Study Bible?

What Makes a Really Good Study Bible?

Posted by | Oct 30, 2020 | |

Many Christians can attest that of all the resources that have deepened their understanding of God’s Word, few have proven more important than a really good study Bible. A study Bible combines the text of Scripture with notes that help with both interpretation and application. Of course we acknowledge that there is a distinction between the words of Scripture and any other words that appear with them. Justin Taylor is correct when he says, “The most important feature in a …

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A La Carte (October 30)

A La Carte (October 30)

Posted by | Oct 30, 2020 | |

Happy birthday to my sweet Abby who turns 18 today! Unfortunately (for me) she’s 500 miles south of here at Boyce College. Still, her brother and friends are taking good care of her, I’m sure. And I’ll see her when term ends in just two weeks! As usual, there are some Kindle deals to look at. What You Need to Know about the Devil’s Tricks He doesn’t fight fair! “The reality of life for Christians is that we have an …

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A La Carte (October 29)

A La Carte (October 29)

Posted by | Oct 29, 2020 | |

Today’s Kindle deals are from Crossway and include a top biography on Martin Luther as well as one of those books that helped change my life: Whatever Happened to The Gospel of Grace? by James Montgomery Boice. Once again, Logos 9 released this week and includes some solid new features. It’s currently at least 15% off. And, of course, no matter your version, don’t forget to look at the free and discounted books of the month before we head into …

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What’s The Point Of Family Devotions?

What’s The Point Of Family Devotions?

Posted by | Oct 28, 2020 | |

We don’t have little kids around here anymore. In fact, most of the time we now just have one kid around here, and she’s well beyond the little years. We’ve moved past parenting tiny children and into parenting young adults. Toilet training, bike-riding, and grade school drama have given way to navigating graduate programs, assessing romantic relationships, and even planning wedding ceremonies. Our family life has changed dramatically. But one habit that has stuck is the habit of family devotions. …

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A La Carte (October 28)

A La Carte (October 28)

Posted by | Oct 28, 2020 | |

There’s a series of books for children on sale this week at Westminster Books. Today’s Kindle deals include one of the volumes in the God’s Word for You series as well as David Platt’s book on Christians and voting. I noticed that Amazon has board games on sale today for those who are looking to stock up before winter. Discernment Without and Within Nick Batzig writes that “With the potential for the entire world to stream into our minds and …

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