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  • monday

    A La Carte (July 9)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few titles that may be of interest. Does anyone know what happened to Crossway’s weekly deals? (Yesterday on the blog: Readers Comment on Renaming the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal) The Pastor Is the Primary Worship Leader. “As important as those faithful folks who serve in the area of music are,…

  • Weekend A La Carte (July 7)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some pretty good deals you’ll at least want to peek at. (Yesterday on the blog: Social Media and Churches / Are You Addicted to Your Cell Phone?) Should Followers of Christ Observe the Torah? “A great deal of the New Testament is devoted to the question of the Christian’s relationship to…

  • A La Carte (July 6)

    This week only, Credo Courses has the audio versions of their courses marked down to nothing! The video versions are also heavily discounted. (Yesterday on the blog: 5 Cautions for Your Spiritual Disciplines) Movements Come and Go, the Church Remains “There are a variety of movements happening now in the church, many of which are…

  • A La Carte (July 5)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty wide selection of titles to look at. Logos users may want to take advantage of some of this months items on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: Honestly Assessing Our Decision to Public School Our Kids) Preach Like Keith Green Sang Here are three things preachers of the gospel can…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 4)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few deals you might want to take a look at. (Yesterday on the blog: The Utter Horror of the Smallest Sins) The 10 Commandments of Progressive Christianity Michael Kruger continues his excellent series. “There is perhaps no commandment in the series that better captures the ethos of modern liberalism [than…

  • A La Carte (July 3)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a good dose of C.S. Lewis and some other good books besides. We are only a couple of weeks out from An EPIC Evening in Edinburgh. Come join me for questions & answers, some giveaways, and, of course, fellowship! I’ll look forward to seeing you there! (Yesterday on the blog: When…

  • monday

    A La Carte (July 2)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. You may also want to check out this month’s general market deals and get some summer reading. You’ll want to take a look at this month’s free audiobook from Christian Audio. You can also get a free course (and some discounted ones) from Logos. Yesterday on the…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (June 30)

    There are some pretty good Kindle deals to explore today on books new and old. (Yesterday on the blog: Tips for Reading and Writing) William Cowper “There’s something about Cowper’s sensitive spirit and his familiarity with suffering that led him to create beautiful hymns and poems, hymns that reflect the mercy and faithfulness of what…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 29)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some old stuff, some new stuff, and some stuff that fits nicely between. (Yesterday on the blog: Why You Won’t Make It Without Armor) Three People Who Through Suffering Became Extraordinary “Seeing positive outcomes of some suffering should lead us to trust that God can bring good from all suffering.” Randy…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 28)

    Today’s Kindle deals include this and that. Also, I really like the sound of this new Preacher’s Catechism which Westminster Books has on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: Reformed Theology: More than Five Points ) Fighting Sin with Greater Joy Here’s a reminder of Fighting Sin 101: “I have learned that the most lasting and…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 27)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a number of books you’ll probably want to at least look over. You may want to check out this week’s deals from Westminster Books. (Yesterday on the blog: Ask Me Anything Zambia: Writing and Productivity) How the Catholic Church Became Roman “How does Christ construct his church? One answer is suggested…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 26)

    My sincere gratitude goes to all who sent along notes and tweets yesterday in response to my “Wee Health Update.” I’m so very thankful. There are a few Kindle deals to explore for those who are interested. Faithful Are the Wounds of a Friend Here’s a good word on friendship: “An exhorting friendship is not…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 25)

    Today’s Kindle deals include the usual list of books from Crossway, plus a few other good selections. (Yesterday on the blog: Letters to the Editor (Video Games, Christian Books, Prosperity Gospel, etc)) Context Matters: Valley of Dry Bones “Context matters. If we learn to read the Bible for what it is—and not as a collection…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some pretty good books that cross lots of categories. (Yesterday on the blog: 10 Books Every Christian Should Read) Are Southern Baptists Turning Into Feminists? Denny Burk replies to an article in the New York Times suggesting that Southern Baptists are becoming feminists. Verses for Your Conversations with Mormons “As I…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 22)

    I’m in San Diego today and looking forward to speaking several times at the IBCD conference on the theme of “Loving Wayward Souls.” I hope to meet some of you here! Then it’s back home Saturday to worship with my church family on Sunday. (Yesterday on the blog: The Lost Spiritual Discipline) The Dangers of…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 21)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good selection of books and booklets. (Yesterday on the blog: The Greatest Treasure of Church History) Life as a Vapor Many people have been wondering how Paul Washer has been doing since his heart attack. Here’s a recent update he wrote for his ministry. Differences Between the God of…

  • A La Carte (June 20)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a whole collection of excellent Puritan works (and more). (Yesterday on the blog: Why the Best Missions Sermon Is All About God’s Sovereignty) What Makes a Translation Accurate? Bill Mounce answers the question. And the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. A Psalm-Singing Resurgence This is a good development.…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 19)

    I wasn’t able to track down any compelling Kindle deals today. We’ll try again tomorrow. (Yesterday on the blog: Not Worrying ≠ Not Caring) 8 Habits of the Excellent Bible Teacher Here’s one for the Bible teachers. “I’ve learned that becoming excellent at anything starts with carefully cultivating particular daily habits. Excellence is more about…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 18)

    Today’s Kindle deals include the weekly selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Sonnet To My Mother) My Father-in-law’s Advice to Me “One of the most common things that fathers regret before they die is this: ‘I worked too much and did not spend enough time with my family.’ God wants us to work diligently…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 16)

    Today’s Kindle deals include something old and something new. Logos users, click here to get a free copy of Schaeffer’s Escape from Reason. (Yesterday on the blog: The Controversy Behind the Revoice Conference) Psalms for Men Who Are Struggling This was helpful to me yesterday. “The Psalms made no sense to me when I was…