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An honest look at grief and fears, faith and hope. Combining personal narrative, sound theology, and beautiful writing, this is a book for anyone who has loved and lost.On November 3, 2020, Tim and Aileen Challies received the shocking news that their son Nick had died. A twenty-year-old student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, he had been participating in a school activity with his fiancée, sister, and friends, when he fell unconscious and collapsed to the ground.Neither students nor a passing doctor nor paramedics were able to revive him. His parents received the news at their home in Toronto and immediately departed for Louisville to be together as a family. While on the plane, Tim, an author and blogger, began to process his loss through writing.In Seasons of Sorrow, Tim shares real-time reflections from the first year of grief—through the seasons from fall to summer—introducing readers to what he describes as the “ministry of sorrow.”Seasons of Sorrow will benefit both those that are working through sorrow or those comforting others:See how God is sovereign over loss and that he is good in lossDiscover how you can pass through times of grief while keeping your faithLearn how biblical doctrine can work itself out even in life’s most difficult situationsUnderstand how it is possible to love God more after loss than you loved him before

Tim Challies—author of Seasons of Sorrow—invites you into a treasure trove of devotional poetry from our spiritual forebearers.This curated collection of 50 poems, which Challies has found over years of combing through volumes of poetry new and old, will offer you new language to express both joy and sorrow, praise and lament in any season of life.Throughout Pilgrim Prayers, you'll discover the poetic riches expressed through devotional prayers that celebrate the acts of God and marvel at his ways. This collection is designed for daily devotions and mediations and can be used for addressing specific topics in church gatherings or on special occasions.Each entry has an introduction reflecting on the prayer by Challies, helpful explanations of any difficult phrases or words, related Scriptures for study, and a question for application and reflection.These prayers, devotional gems of past generations, will bless a new generation of Christians as they seek to grow in love and obedience to the Lord.

Even the least technical among us are being pressed from all sides by advances in digital technology. We rely upon computers, cell phones, and the Internet for communication, commerce, and entertainment. Yet even though we live in this “instant message” culture, many of us feel disconnected, and we question if all this technology is really good for our souls. In a manner that’s accessible, thoughtful, and biblical, author Tim Challies addresses questions such as:• How has life—and faith—changed now that everyone is available all the time through mobile phones?• How does our constant connection to these digital devices affect our families and our church communities? • What does it mean that almost two billion humans are connected by the Internet … with hundreds of millions more coming online each year?Providing the reader with a framework they can apply to any technology, Tim Challies explains how and why our society has become reliant on digital technology, what it means for our lives, and how it impacts the Christian faith.

33 fascinating objects. 1 amazing story. Join author and pastor Tim Challies as he embarks on a three-year journey spanning multiple continents and some of the most unusual places in the world. Tim introduces you to thirty-three carefully selected objects that help you understand the long and complicated history of Christianity in a unique and creative way.Beginning with Jesus and the early church, Challies looks at:The importance of graffiti on an ancient jail cellThe creedal significance of a carving on a museum statueThe enduring importance of ancient manuscripts and booksAnd much more!Along the way, you’ll discover the story you're already a part of.Epic features:An epic journey: 24 countries, 6 continents, 75 flights, 80 museumsBeautiful full-color book design featuring the objects and Tim's journeyThe complete experience: a 10-episode documentary is also available, taking you on location and providing an immersive experience for understanding the history of Christianity"Together we will listen to these voices of the past tell us the epic story of what God has done and continues to do in our world today." - Tim Challies

This engaging, fully illustrated book tells young readers the story of famous Olympian Eric Liddell, whose steadfast courage and commitment to Christ has inspired generations of believers. Athlete. Missionary. Prisoner. Eric Liddell’s life was a series of remarkable twists and turns, from his refusal to run on a Sunday in the 1924 Olympics (as depicted in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire) to his extensive missionary work, and finally to his imprisonment during World War II. Through it all, Eric never abandoned his faith in God. Written and illustrated as a graphic novel, Eric’s Greatest Race tells Eric Liddell’s entire life story and educates young readers about important historical events and concepts along the way. Children will encounter a real-life hero whose incredible impact on Christianity and the world lives on today.

This unique devotional from bestselling author Tim Challies features quotes and commentary that give readers a greater understanding of who God is. “To know God is to love him, and to love him is to have our hearts thrilled by him.”—Tim Challies Do you desire to deepen your understanding of God and trust him more fully? This beautifully designed devotional features poignant reflections from author Tim Challies on the quotable wisdom of some of Christianity’s most influential voices. In each chapter, Tim shares his spiritual insights on a different aspect of God’s character—his wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and faithfulness. The more you learn about who God is, the more your love for him will grow, leading to greater joy and delight in him. With thought-provoking words and inspiring imagery, Understanding and Trusting Our Great God will grow your faith in extraordinary ways.

Una mirada honesta al dolor y los miedos, la fe y la esperanza. Combinando narrativa personal, teolog a s lida y escritura hermosa, este es un libro para cualquiera que haya amado y perdido.El 3 de noviembre de 2020, Tim y Aileen Challies recibieron la impactante noticia de que su hijo Nick hab a muerto. Un estudiante de 20 a os, del Seminario Teol gico Bautista del Sur en Louisville, Kentucky, hab a estado participando en una actividad escolar con su prometida, su hermana y amigos, cuando qued inconsciente y se desplom en el suelo.Ni los estudiantes, ni un m dico que estaba de paso, ni los param dicos pudieron reanimarlo. Sus padres recibieron la noticia en su casa en Toronto e inmediatamente partieron hacia Louisville para estar juntos en familia. Mientras estaba en el avi n, Tim, autor y bloguero, comenz a procesar su p rdida a trav s de la escritura. En Estaciones de aflicci n, Tim comparte reflexiones en tiempo real en el primer a o de duelo, a trav s de las estaciones, desde el oto o hasta el verano, presentando a los lectores lo que l describe como el "ministerio del dolor".Estaciones de aflicci n beneficiar tanto a aquellos que est n yendo a trav s del dolor como a aquellos que consuelan a otros: Vea c mo Dios es soberano sobre la p rdida y es bueno en la p rdidaDescubra c mo puede pasar por momentos de dolor manteniendo su feAprenda c mo la doctrina b blica puede funcionar incluso en las situaciones m s dif ciles de la vidaComprenda c mo es posible amar a Dios m s despu s de la p rdida de lo que lo amaba antesSeasons of SorrowAn honest look at grief and fears, faith and hope. Combining personal narrative, sound theology, and beautiful writing, this is a book for anyone who has loved and lost.On November 3, 2020, Tim and Aileen Challies received the shocking news that their son Nick had died. A twenty-year-old student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, he had been participating in a school activity with his fianc e, sister, and friends, when he fell unconscious and collapsed to the ground.Neither students nor a passing doctor nor paramedics were able to revive him. His parents received the news at their home in Toronto and immediately departed for Louisville to be together as a family. While on the plane, Tim, an author, and blogger, began to process his loss through writing. In Seasons of Sorrow, Tim shares real-time reflections from the first year of grief--through the seasons from fall to summer--introducing readers to what he describes as the "ministry of sorrow."Seasons of Sorrow will benefit both those that are working through sorrow or those comforting others: See how God is sovereign over loss and that he is good in lossDiscover how you can pass through times of grief while keeping your faithLearn how biblical doctrine can work itself out even in life's most difficult situationsUnderstand how it is possible to love God more after loss than you loved him before

If you are 16 or 18 or in your 20s, in school or just moving into marriage and career, there are many ways to invest your time. But the Bible is clear that none is better than the pursuit of godliness: in your speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. As Paul told Timothy, set an example, be an example. Make your life a beautiful work of art.

Are you growing in godliness? How would you know? A good place to begin is understanding and imitating the character qualifications the Bible lays out for elders. While elders are meant to exemplify these traits, all Christians are to display them. And, with just one exception, each of them is related to our moral character.

We are all children of someone, we ought to pursue God's blessings, and we need to give prominence to God's prominent command. Thus, we can no longer ignore the forgotten Fifth Commandment: Honor your father and mother. In the home, church, and workplace, it provides a stable foundation for society, and we fail to appreciate its relevance.

Greater age brings greater sorrow but also greater joy, especially to those who are in Christ. As we grow older, the Bible instructs us to age gracefully, wisely, and resolutely to the glory of God. To do this we must age in Christ and for Christ. What does that look like? What can we be doing now to ensure we finish this race strong?

Don't try to do it all. Do more good. Better...in this brand new edition for students.This is a short, fast-paced, practical guide to productivity. If you are a student, it will tell you what you need to know about getting things done in today's digital world. It will help you learn to structure your life to do the most good to the glory of God.The consistent focus of this book is one core concept: Productivity is effectively stewarding your gifts, talents, time, energy, and enthusiasm for the good of others and the glory of God. Productivity calls you to direct your whole life at this great goal of bringing glory to God by doing good for others. Indeed, there is no better plan and no higher ideal. So, ultimately, here is what productivity is all about and, therefore, what this book is all about: doing good to others.In Do More Better -- Student Editon, you will learn: Common obstacles to productivity The great purpose behind productivity 3 essential tools for getting things done The power of daily and weekly routines How to balance, school, family, church, and the rest of life And much more, including bonus material on taming your email and embracing the inevitable messiness of productivity It really is possible to live a calm and orderly life, sure of your responsibilities and confident in your progress. You can do more better. And I would love to help you get there. -Tim Challies TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction One: Know Your Purpose Two: Answer the Call Three: Define Your Responsibilities Four: State Your Mission Five: Select Your Tools Six: Collect Your Tasks Seven: Plan Your Calendar Eight: Gather Your Information Nine: Live the System Ten: Maintain It Consistently Bonus: Tame Your Email Bonus: 20 Tips to Increase Your Productivity Selected quotes: This kind of true, biblical productivity calls you to action in all of life... Jesus calls you to let your light shine before others, and this light is more like a dimmer switch than a simple on and off button. You can reflect more or less of that light to shine before men. The more you let your light shine, the more others will see of your good deeds, and the more they will glorify God....This truth means that productivity is not just about what you do in the workplace. It is not just about your success in the one task that consumes the greatest part of your time and attention each week. It is about all of life. It is about your personal life, your family life, your church life, and everything else. Make no mistake: It is not easy to live in this world. We human beings are finite creatures who face infinite demands. There are so many things we could do in our lives and in any given moment, but so few we actually can do. There are fewer still we can do with excellence. So much of life involves attempting to strike the right balance between competing demands...all of them are competing for the same 168 hours we are given each week. Though time is so limited, the possibilities for using that time are unlimited. Productivity depends upon brokering peace between each of the different tasks we could prioritize in any given period of time.

Your teens and 20s will be put to the best and highest use if you focus on your own sanctification. Even now you can make bold steps in overcoming sin and embracing righteousness. Jesus himself had to submit to his parents and grow in wisdom, stature, and favor. So be like Jesus and advance!...in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man.

Plan to Run, Train to Run...Run to WinAnyone can start a race, but it takes planning and training to finish it.A good long-distance runner knows the importance of planning his race. As he passes the starting line he is already considering how he will cross the finish line. As he takes his first easy step, he has planned how he will take his last grueling step.As a Christian man, you are already running the race of life. You are not competing against other people, but against the deadly enemies of the world, the flesh, and the devil. How do you plan to maintain your pace throughout this race? To obtain the prize, you will need to run to the very end. You will need to cross that finish line. And to do that, you will need to plan your race. You will need to plan the ways you will run today so you can continue to run in the difficult days ahead. That is what this book is all about.

El quinto mandamiento no es solo para ni os. M s bien, es un mandamiento para todas las personas sin importar su edad que permanece de por vida. En el hogar, la iglesia y el lugar de trabajo, proporciona una base estable para toda la sociedad. Sin embargo, a menudo lo descuidamos y no apreciamos su relevancia para nuestras vidas. Es el mandamiento olvidado.Este folleto es una breve exploraci n del quinto mandamiento: "Honra a tu padre y a tu madre". Responde a preguntas importantes que son relevantes para todo cristiano y recupera la centralidad del quinto mandamiento, incluso y especialmente para los adultos. Miremos juntos la Biblia y especialmente a Jesucristo como el perfecto cumplimiento del mandamiento que hemos olvidado.