This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by The Master’s Academy International (TMAI), who also sponsored the blog this week. 

While supplies last, they are giving away free copies of Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: Daily Scripture Meditations from Pastors Around the World. 
This year-round devotional is the fruit of TMAI’s longstanding commitment to help train indigenous church leaders around the world. Over 200 authors from TMAI’s faculty and graduate bodies—representing 15 countries and nearly as many languages—came together to create this resource that’s FREE for Challies readers today. While the contexts of these authors differ in dramatic ways, God’s word remains ever the same. We pray that you will be richly blessed by their daily meditations on God’s Word.
John MacArthur shares more about this book and the ministry of TMAI:
“The Master’s Academy International (TMAI) was officially formed over 15 years ago to train local, indigenous church leaders all across the world who would then make and equip disciples of Christ in local churches. With a commitment to expositional preaching and the authority of Scripture, more than 15 schools on four continents have trained men to be faithful to the mandate of Christ’s commission in all contexts and places. As I have said elsewhere, I believe the history and impact of these schools is the greatest missions story of our time.”
MacArthur goes on:
“As you read through the entries each day, you will be fed truth from Scripture and will be challenged—whether directly because of its implications for the Christian walk, or indirectly by hearing what ministry is like for these individuals amidst their challenging circumstances. 
You will also gain a glimpse into the spiritual lives of these men around the world as they minister to you personally, demonstrating their love for the truth written and incarnate.
You will be reminded of the global nature of gospel ministry, and how much still needs to be done by way of prayer and support. 
You will feel compelled to pray for these schools and the men leading them, that our Lord who promised to be with us always, even to the end of the age, would be with them in their ministries, strengthening and blessing them for every good work.
May you be encouraged and equipped as you hear God’s glory declared among the nations.” 
Enter Here
While supplies last, if you enter—you win! Simply enter your information into the form below and we’ll ship a copy to your address.
Giveaway Rules: You may enter one time.  U.S. Addresses only. Again, the resource is only available while supplies last. By entering, you will be opted into TMAI’s mailing list to receive ministry update emails.

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Happy Thanksgiving to my many American friends and family members. Enjoy your holiday today and then check in tomorrow for my annual round-up of Black Friday deals.

(Yesterday on the blog: Revival)
Four Tips for Having Good Conversations
Perhaps you’ll find this helpful today. “What if I told you it’s possible to have great conversations with almost anyone without wasting your time, getting bored, or even offending anyone? Here are four tips to help you do just that this holiday season.”
What Is Thanksgiving Day?
Stephen Nichols reflects on the history, meaning, and joy of Thanksgiving.
A Visual Theology Sale
Visual Theology has some fantastic Black Friday Deals going on right now. All Advent materials are 25% off, and all memberships are 50% off with code black2022. It’s an excellent opportunity to download every poster, slideshow, handout, workbook, and more! These deals run through the end of the month. (Sponsored)
Chosen Isn’t So Special if You Are a Turkey
This is a fun one. “My kids used to say I should write a how-to-hide-the-turkey-recipe book. We ate a lot of turkey when we lived in Italy. Affordable and easily available, I disguised wings, thighs and breast, every possible way. But turkey, as often as it showed up at our house, didn’t come whole.”
The Spiritual Discipline of Thanksgiving
Though giving thanks is not always easy, it is never merely optional. “Nowhere does the Bible say thanking God is easy. But nowhere does the Bible say thanking God is optional. It’s not a practice reserved only for the good times. It’s a spiritual discipline necessary at all times.”
Fleeing the love of money
If you want to be truly thankful you’ll need to cast out certain sins—sins like greed. “Greed is so normal and acceptable that we don’t see the need to flee. We feel Jesus and Paul were overstating things by saying things like you cannot serve both God and money; we’re prepared to give it a go!”
Flashback: When Was the Last Time You Just Enjoyed Your Money?
When all you want to do with your money is seek indulgence, it will deliver ever-diminishing pleasures. But when you faithfully steward it, those small pleasures are far richer and far sweeter.

Lord, I cannot hope to sit on your right or your left in your kingdom, but permit me to sit at your feet and hear your Word. —F.B. Meyer

Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by the D3 Youth Conference on the campus of Boyce College in Louisville, KY March 8-9, 2024.
Parents and leaders of teens are always on the lookout for discipleship material. Today, you are invited to enter the Boyce College/D3 Giveaway to win those resources for free! That includes free tuition for a Boyce College dual credit course for a student you know or an SBTS credit course that will better equip you as a leader! 
Here are discipleship resources you may win by entering the D3 Youth Conference Promotion:
Student Discipleship Bundle:* 

Boyce College Dual Enrollment 3-Hour Course
Boyce College T-shirt
Track: A Student’s Guide to Social Media by Jason Thacker
Marks of a Disciple Bible Study by Dean Inserra
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney

Leader Bundle:*

SBTS 3 Hour Course
Boyce College Quarter Zip
Following Jesus in a Digital Age by Jason Thacker
Iron Sharpens Iron: Friendship and the Grace of God by Michael Haykin
Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield
Shepherding God’s Flock by Benjamin Merkle & Tom Schreiner      
You Are a Theologian by Jen Wilkin & J.T. English
Family Worship by Donald Whitney

Click the D3 Giveaway Entry form below. Complete and submit it today so your name will be included in our random drawing on Monday, February 19, 2024. The winners will be notified by email.
D3 Giveaway Entry Form: http://www.d3youth.com/challies-giveaway