Tim Challies

One of the wonderful things about living in this age is the access we have to so much wonderful teaching. The internet has made it possible for me to be spiritually fed by people all around the world. One such person is Tim Challies.

If by chance you are not already familiar with Tim, please allow me to introduce you to him. During my time as a pastor, I have been greatly blessed by Tim's ministry (and I'm not just saying this because he is a big baseball fan...though it does help his credibility!).  His fantastic blog includes great book reviews, interesting videos, and original posts as well as links to those by others. It is all there for your edification, and I found it so edifying that I've chosen to support it by becoming a "Friend of the Blog."

In addition to the blog, he has a weekly podcast with David Murray entitled Connected Kingdom. They have great great guests discussing interesting topics, and you can subscribe to it either via iTunes or through other media players.

Finally, Tim is an author of a number of books, the latest of which is The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion. It deals with the fact that though living in this technological age has many benefits, it also has its downsides. I have already ordered it and am looking forward to receiving my copy in the next couple weeks. Check out the very nice preview below.

Sermon Audio/Podcast

One of the great blessings I have had in my almost four years at Calvary is the opportunity to preach with a good deal of regularity. I am very appreciative that our Senior Pastor has, from the very beginning of my time here, given me the opportunity to preach in the area of 10-12 times per year.

One of those times was this past Sunday as I finished up the book of Ephesians, which I have been going through on the Sundays when I get the opportunity to preach. I'm not sure about what anyone else gets out of it, but each time I prepare and deliver a sermon, I am amazed at the grace of God which has been lavished upon me. That I should have the opportunity to share with others its beauty is truly grace upon grace.

Realizing that most (all?) of my readership consists of friends and family members, I wanted to post this link so that you would know where to go if you wanted to listen to my sermons or if you desired to subscribe to a podcast for them (which we just recently set up). It is my sincere prayer that should you listen to any of them, that you might be blessed by God even a fraction of the amount that I've been blessed by him in preaching them.