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Black Friday Deals for Christians | Tim Challies
Black Friday is upon us and with it the opportunity to save a bit of money as we shop for the holidays or build out our libraries. I have listed hundreds of deals below and will be adding to it throughout the course of the weekend.
New and Notable Christian Books for November 2025 | Tim Challies
Though the year is coming to its end, it's not over yet! That means publishers still have some books to release—books we would not wish to overlook before 2025 gives way to 2026.
Would you Consider Supporting My Work? | Tim Challies
I have been blogging at Challies.com on a daily basis for well over 22 years now. That long commitment has allowed me to write thousands of articles and hundreds of book reviews while also sending millions of visitors to other sites through the daily A La Carte feature.
The Danger of Defensive Sanctification | Tim Challies
There is a certain kind of sober-mindedness that seems to come over Christians as they age. It can flow from many sources, I’m sure, but I think it often arises from a kind of fear—a fear that they may not finish their race without some kind of a major stumble.
Trimmed and Set on Fire | Tim Challies
Sometimes humor accomplishes what soberness cannot, as an old quote from D.L. Moody illustrates.
How To Tell the Truth | Tim Challies
I have a lot of admiration for those people who are especially skillful at evangelism. Likewise, I have a lot of admiration for those people who feel especially called to it.
Difficult Does Not Mean Cryptic and Mysteries Aren’t Meant To Mystify | Tim Challies
I think each one of us has probably had a kind of disquieting experience in which we’ve suddenly realized that a lot of Christian publishing is bunk.
Why Euthanasia Feels Intuitive | Tim Challies
Canada has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its commitment to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), its preferred idiom for euthanasia.
The Man Who Plays Pastor | Tim Challies
Christians have long compared prayer to a thermometer that measures spiritual heat.
The Return of the Ancients and the Future of America | Tim Challies
Every now and again, I decide that I will visit the ECPA list of bestselling Christian books and read the number one bestseller, no matter what it is. It is a decision I often regret.
Hosting Your Own Little Haman Party | Tim Challies
It often surprises me how inadvertently selfish we human beings can be and how obliviously self-centered our behavior can become.
When It Feels Like the Temptation Is Coming From Outside | Tim Challies
No Christian tradition is perfect, which means that every Christian tradition has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Nothing but a Passionate, Heartfelt Sin | Tim Challies
When we think of worship, our thoughts almost always gravitate to singing—the two have become inseparable and almost synonymous in our minds and in our church services. Yet singing is actually just one component of worship.
The Biblical Call To Bodily Care | Tim Challies
Christians can often have a strange relationship with the body. Certain Christian traditions have treated the body as if it is no more than a shell for the soul, a material self that is of little importance when compared to the immaterial self.
Why You Can Confidently Pray for the Most Hardened Sinner You Know | Tim Challies
One of the most important responsibilities of every Christian is the responsibility of praying for the salvation of the lost.
Nick Has Been with the Lord for 5 Years | Tim Challies
I can’t say why it is that we place extra emphasis on anniversaries that are multiples of five. Why does five years seem more significant than six or 20 than 21?
What a Miracle! | Tim Challies
Over the course of our Christian lives, we hear hundreds or even thousands of sermons. Perhaps through the sheer repetition, we are prone to forget what makes preaching so special, so unique.
Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design | Tim Challies
Despite the temptation to think otherwise, I am certain there has never been a time or a context in which it has been easy to raise children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
You’re Their Mom or Dad, Not Their Pastor or Evangelist | Tim Challies
One of the most difficult circumstances any family will face is when some love the Lord and others reject him. Sometimes it is Christian parents whose child knowingly rejects and turns away from the faith their parents had taught and modeled.
Thy Will Be Endured | Tim Challies
To pray “Thy will be done” means more than “Thy will be endured.” It is more than a promise that we will grit our teeth and bear whatever his providence dictates.