Author: Tim Challies

The Bible-Reading Plan I’ll Be Using in 2020

The Bible-Reading Plan I’ll Be Using in 2020

Posted by | Dec 31, 2019 | |

In general, there are two approaches to daily Bible-reading: reading for intimacy or reading for familiarity. Intimacy with the Bible comes through slow, meditative reading that focuses on small portions—deep study of key books, chapters, and verses. Familiarity with the Bible comes through faster reading of much larger portions—the entire sweep of the biblical narrative. Both are fine approaches to the Bible and Christians thrive on a healthy mixture of the two. There is great benefit in knowing the Bible …

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A La Carte (December 31)

A La Carte (December 31)

Posted by | Dec 31, 2019 | |

There are some odds and ends to be had in today’s Kindle deals. You’ll find lots of good stuff on sale at Logos as they close out the year. (Yesterday on the blog: Why I Believe in African Christian University) Obviously you’ve heard about Mark Galli’s Christianity Today editorial in which he said that Christians should support President Trump’s removal from office. CT’s president subsequently responded and defended the editorial. You may be interested in reading Robert P. George’s explanation …

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Why I Believe in African Christian University

Why I Believe in African Christian University

Posted by | Dec 30, 2019 | |

I was recently given the opportunity to speak at the graduation ceremony of African Christian University, the second time I’ve been able to visit this new university in Lusaka, Zambia. Having visited twice, I believe in it more than ever. This short video explains what it is and why you should know about it. To learn more about African Christian University, visit acu-usa.com. (This film is one of a short series I made during my recent trip to Africa. Please …

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A La Carte (December 30)

A La Carte (December 30)

Posted by | Dec 30, 2019 | |

There are lots of interesting Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: A Prayer Before Listening to Sunday’s Sermon) Trusting God with Our Unknown Future Vance Christie has a nice little biographical sketch of hymnwriter Philip Bliss. “This Sunday, December 29, marks the 143rd anniversary of the untimely death of Philip Paul Bliss (1838-1876), a popular nineteenth century hymnwriter. Circumstances surrounding Bliss’s death provide a profound lesson concerning trusting God with our unknown future. May we all be encouraged and …

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A Prayer Before Listening to Sunday’s Sermon

A Prayer Before Listening to Sunday’s Sermon

Posted by | Dec 29, 2019 | |

I am very much enjoying Piercing Heaven, a wonderful collection of Puritan prayers. Here is one that seems especially suitable for a Sunday morning, before you listen to that sermon. Lord, I am now entering into your presence, to hear you speak from heaven to me, to receive your rain and spiritual dew, which never return in vain, but ripen a harvest either of corn or weeds, of grace or judgment. My heart is prepared, O Lord, my heart is …

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