Some days the Kindle deals are there, some days they are not. But every day I comb through thousands of mostly-wretched books looking for the few diamonds in the rough. Westminster Books has a sale on ESV Heirloom Bibles; the sale is geared toward moms and grads. (Yesterday on the blog: Thankful for God’s Good…
I was asked the other day what I was thankful for in the midst of a pandemic. My answer surprised even me. “I’m thankful for government.” It was surprising, but true. Even as I sit at home during a long, forced lockdown, even as I wonder whether anyone really has a master plan, even as…
Today’s Kindle deals include quite a lot of high-quality books! I have also included some general market historical works that are on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: 8 Ways Temptation Actually Works for Our Good) Navigating Different COVID-19 Recovery Convictions Costi Hinn writes about some of the interpersonal complexities that may come when churches are…
Temptation is a universal experience. If Jesus himself did not escape it, we can be certain that we will not either. It can be difficult to see any good in temptation, yet we know that God has promised to work all things for our good—even temptation. Thomas Watson addresses this in his book All Things…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of new books, plus some that were on the list last week but have since dropped in price. (Yesterday on the blog: The Right Response to the Old Testament Law) Higher Education and the COVID-19 Crisis Al Mohler has penned a long article about the challenges to higher education.…
Today’s post is sponsored by The Elisha Foundation, a ministry focused on the pursuit of Christ-centered transformation in the lives of those experiencing disability. They invite you and your church to take free, video-based training on serving people and families impacted by disability. On a recent Sunday morning, I forgot my glasses in the car…
The greater our distance from another culture, the stranger that culture seems. This may be true geographically, but we observe it most commonly when the distance is chronological. The laws and customs of ancient civilizations often strike us as bizarre or unfair. There’s no doubt that sometimes they were. But if we assume that people…
We were treated to a couple of neat music videos this weekend. CityAlight debuted a new song called “Your Will Be Done” while Grace Worship released a fun version of their adaptation of Psalm 73. There are, as you’d expect, some new Kindle deals for you to take a look at. The Bigamist’s Daughter This…
Our Father, we are so thankful that you are a God who loves. In fact, you are not just a God who loves, but a God who is love. For you, love is not merely something you do, but it is who you are. To be God is to be love, to be the very…
Today’s Kindle deals include some pretty good prices on a selection of classics. (I’m grateful to Parenting with Patience for sponsoring the blog this week! I depend upon sponsors to keep the site going, so am grateful for each one.) (Yesterday on the blog: Gentle and Lowly) COVID-19 Shutdowns Are Shifting Seminary Education “Dropping enrollment.…
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Disciple-Making Parent who also sponsored the blog this week. Five packages of parenting resources are being given away. Our greatest hope is that our children and grandchildren know the Lord personally. After all, what is more important than their souls? These resources may be helpful as…
If we wanted to read a book about what Jesus did, we would have many options available to us. But if we wanted to read a book about who Jesus is, well, the options would be far fewer. Obviously the two studies are closely connected, for what Jesus did is inexorably tied to who he…
Today’s Kindle deals include some pretty good titles. Also, the AmazonClassics Editions of may classic works of literature are discounted now, mostly down to free. You can find the list here and browse for them by their distinctive book covers. Remember that I’m reading an encouraging book and inviting you to join me. You can…
Today’s Kindle deals include a collection of 9 books by Wiersbe that, as a bundle, are selling for just a few dollars. Westminster Books has a special on a book that deals with how to pray during a global crisis. As for my fellow Canadians, remember that Reformed Book Services has 20% off on all…
This week the blog is sponsored by The Disciple-Making Parent and the post is written by Chap Bettis. Chap has just released a video-driven Bible study entitled Parenting with Patience and is offering the videos for free to readers of this blog. See details at the bottom of this article. Not again! You lost it,…
Life is like a basement. It’s like a basement in that, despite our best efforts, we just can’t keep it from getting cluttered. Every few months, Aileen and I have to go downstairs and clear out our back room—that room where empty boxes accumulate as we decide if we will keep or ship back the…
Today’s Kindle deals include a nice little collection that even has a couple for the scholars or pastors. Plans Andrea says “It’s time to dust off my planner. To seek new ways to enrich my life and be a blessing to others. The world is changing. Will I stubbornly insist that it return to the…
Sorting through hundreds of blog posts yesterday to select the few I would recommend in A La Carte, I was struck by how thankful I am for all of the Christian bloggers who faithfully write material for you and me, usually for nothing more than the satisfaction of serving the church. Today’s Kindle deals include…
On Saturday I asked if you would consider sending along some encouragement. Specifically, I asked if you would respond to this: “God promises to work all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose. This includes even, and perhaps especially, the difficult things. What are some of…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books and bios. If you live in Canada, you may want to take a look at Reformed Book Services. They are one of those booksellers that only carry good books; they are offering 20% off all products and free shipping after $100. Maturity Changes Our Desires Stephen Kneale uses…