Free 30-Day Challenge
All of Life is Repentance.
A gospel-centered journaling guide for pastors and church leaders — inspired by Tim Keller's classic essay.
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30 days of grace-filled repentance.
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Inside the guide
A 30-day journey into gospel-centered transformation.
Most of us know we should repent more. Few of us have ever been taught how — in a way that leads to freedom instead of shame. This challenge walks you slowly through Tim Keller's landmark essay All of Life is Repentance, then hands you the practical tools to live it out: daily prompts, weekly scripture, Saturday heart-checks, and Sunday resurrection worship.
Keller's full essay, digestible
We break All of Life is Repentance into 15-minute daily readings so you're not rushing through the richest paragraphs Keller ever wrote on the gospel and the heart.
Four gospel journaling prompts a day
Guided questions move you from surface behavior to the idol beneath, from lie to gospel truth, and from guilt-driven striving to grace-fueled action.
Weekly Saturday heart-check
A gentle inventory: where has the Spirit surfaced hidden idols this week? Where has repentance actually felt like joy — not another performance for God's approval?
Sunday resurrection worship
Every Sunday is a re-anchor: scripture meditation, worship, and a "Repentance Praise List" that turns the week's confession into wonder at what Christ has already done.
Who this is for. Pastors, elders, ministry staff, small-group leaders, and any believer who has quietly wondered: "Why does my walk with Jesus feel more like duty than delight?" If you've read plenty of theology but still find grace hard to feel, this guide is built for you.
The rhythm. About 30 minutes a day, Monday through Friday. Slower on Saturday. Restful on Sunday. Four unhurried weeks that gently retrain the muscles of your heart — from religious performance to gospel-fueled repentance that produces real, visible fruit.
"The more you see your own flaws and sins, the more precious, electrifying, and amazing God's grace appears to you."
Why this guide
Repentance, reframed as joy.
Martin Luther opened the Reformation by insisting the entire life of the believer is one of repentance. Tim Keller's All of Life is Repentance recovers that insight for the gospel age — showing why repentance isn't a burden, but the way Christians make real progress in the character of Jesus.
See the sin beneath the sin
Get past surface behaviors to the idols of the heart — control, approval, comfort, power — that quietly compete with Christ.
Apply the gospel to the heart
Preach the gospel to yourself. Jesus is more secure than control, more satisfying than approval, more powerful than self-justification.
Replace the lie with truth and trust
Move from false belief to gospel belief: God is for you in Christ, His grace is sufficient, and you are fully accepted.
Take action from grace, not guilt
Small, tangible steps flow as fruit of grace — a confession, a schedule change, a moment of rest — never as a self-salvation project.
The rhythm
30 minutes a day. 4 weeks. A changed heart.
The challenge is structured for busy pastors and leaders — small, sustainable rhythms of grace that move you deeper into the gospel.
Mon–Fri
15 minutes reading Keller's essay + 15 minutes journaling through four gospel-centered reflection questions.
Saturday
A weekly heart-check — where you've seen real change, hidden idols, and repentance as joy rather than shame.
Sunday
Rejoice in the resurrection — worship, scripture meditation, and a "Repentance Praise List" for the week.
Four weeks of scripture
Every week is anchored in a gospel passage.
Week 1
Psalm 51
The posture of brokenness and mercy
Week 2
Luke 18:9–14
Repentance vs. self-righteousness
Week 3
Romans 2:1–4
Kindness leads to repentance
Week 4
1 John 1:5–9
Walking in the light with gospel confidence
Frequently asked
Questions before you download
What's inside, who it's for, and how the 30 days actually work.
What is the All of Life is Repentance 30-Day Challenge?
A free, 30-day gospel-centered journaling guide built around Tim Keller's essay All of Life is Repentance. Each weekday pairs 15 minutes reading a short section of Keller's essay with 15 minutes of guided journaling. Saturdays are for a personal heart-check and Sundays for resurrection worship — so the whole rhythm forms a full, restful week.
Who is this repentance guide for?
Pastors, elders, ministry staff, church planters, and any Christian leader who wants to grow beyond behavior management into gospel-centered repentance — moving from religious duty and self-justification into grateful, restful joy in Christ. It also works well for small groups or leadership teams walking through it together.
How much time does it take each day?
About 30 minutes on weekdays: 15 minutes reading a short portion of Keller's essay and 15 minutes journaling through the guided prompts. Saturdays are a lighter heart-check, and Sundays center on worship and a short 'Repentance Praise List' rather than more reading.
Do I need Tim Keller's book or any prior reading?
No. The full text of Keller's essay 'All of Life is Repentance' is included in the guide, broken into short daily sections. Anágo Partners has received permission to use the essay for this challenge, so everything you need is inside the PDF.
What's actually inside the 12-page PDF?
Keller's complete essay divided into daily readings, a weekday journaling framework (see-the-sin-beneath-the-sin, apply-the-gospel, replace-with-truth, take-grace-fueled-action), four weekly scripture anchors (Psalm 51, Luke 18, Romans 2, 1 John 1), Saturday heart-check questions, and a Sunday worship + Repentance Praise List rhythm.
How is this different from typical repentance content?
Most 'repentance' resources focus on stopping surface behaviors. This challenge follows Keller in going after the idols of the heart — control, approval, comfort, power — and answering them with gospel truth. Repentance becomes joy, not shame; a return to Christ's finished work, not a self-improvement project.
Can I use this with my staff, elders, or small group?
Yes. Many pastors walk through it as a team or elder board — reading independently on weekdays and meeting weekly to discuss the scripture anchor and share what the Spirit is surfacing. You're welcome to reproduce the PDF for internal ministry use; please do not repost it publicly.
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