Author: Tim Challies

What Does a Discerning Person Do?

Some Christians seem to be specially gifted when it comes to spiritual discernment. Others take a special interest in discernment and expend the hard effort of growing in the discipline of it. But they may sometimes wonder: What should I do with this discernment?See AlsoThe Gift of Spiritual Discernment (Part 3)The Gift of Spiritual Discernment (Part 2)The Gift of Spiritual Discernment

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A La Carte (May 19)

A La Carte: Dangers of theological controversy / No confidence? No problem! / The goodness of gardening friends / Jeff the low stakes prophet / Hurting people / Kindle deals / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (May 1)A La Carte (November 19)A La Carte (June 3)

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The Reward They Longed for They Received

Jesus, who knew what was in the heart of men, warned of the hypocrisy of those whose prayer life is only ever public. “When you pray,” he said, “you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward” (Matthew 6:5). The reward they longed for, they received—the recognition and acclamation of men. See AlsoDoes Prayer Change Things?Quality TimeSeven Ways To Pray for Your Prayer Life

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Weekend A La Carte (May 17)

A La Carte: Generalizations are not stereotypes / Hospitality and reaching the dechurched / Essential lessons for pastors / The rise of Islam and the resilience of the church / Gossip and godly church / Fear takes you where grace has not yet gone / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (February 12)A La Carte (September 18)A La Carte (December 10)

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