Author: Tim Challies

Here Is Christian Encouragement From All Over the World

Here Is Christian Encouragement From All Over the World

Posted by | Apr 20, 2020 | |

On Saturday I asked if you would consider sending along some encouragement. Specifically, I asked if you would respond to this: “God promises to work all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose. This includes even, and perhaps especially, the difficult things. What are some of the surprising ways you have witnessed or experienced God’s goodness in this difficult time?” Hundreds of answers came pouring in from all over the world. …

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A La Carte (April 20)

A La Carte (April 20)

Posted by | Apr 20, 2020 | |

Today’s Kindle deals include a few books and bios. If you live in Canada, you may want to take a look at Reformed Book Services. They are one of those booksellers that only carry good books; they are offering 20% off all products and free shipping after $100. Maturity Changes Our Desires Stephen Kneale uses our changing tastes over life as a helpful metaphor for our growing longing for heaven. “What we loved as children we may not care for …

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Weekend A La Carte (April 19)

Weekend A La Carte (April 19)

Posted by | Apr 19, 2020 | |

This weekend edition of A La Carte is a day late due to scheduling factors, but may provide some good reading for a Sunday afternoon. Today’s Kindle deals include a whole new series from 9Marks as well as various other titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Please Encourage Me (And Let’s Read An Encouraging Book Together)) This Is What I Want to Be Like When I’m 89! Derek Prime was the minister of Landsdowne Evangelical Church and Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh (1969-1987). …

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Please Encourage Me (And Let’s Read An Encouraging Book Together)

Please Encourage Me (And Let’s Read An Encouraging Book Together)

Posted by | Apr 18, 2020 | |

There are two things I’d like to communicate in this brief blog post. The first is a request and the second is an invitation. First, the request: Encourage me. I’d love it if you’d consider submitting the answer to a question and I’ll then round up some of the answers and share them next week. So here goes. God promises to work all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose. This …

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Free Stuff Fridays (Truth78)

Free Stuff Fridays (Truth78)

Posted by | Apr 17, 2020 | |

This week the blog is sponsored by Truth78 who invites you to download their new free book Zealous: 7 Commitments for the Discipleship of the Next Generations. At no other time in recent history have we faced weeks on end of canceled Sunday School classes or countless hours of family time. Along with these dramatic changes, the coronavirus epidemic has prompted children to ask serious questions about the disease, death, and God’s role in the universe. These realities give churches and parents …

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