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  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 15)

    This is a reminder that I’m on vacation this week, which means I’m posting only A La Carte articles. Enjoy today’s links! The Age That Women Have Babies: How a Gap Divides America “Becoming a mother used to be seen as a unifying milestone for women in the United States. But a new analysis of…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 14)

    If all goes well, I should be somewhere between Germany and France right around the time this post goes live. I’ll be starting my EPIC: Switzerland journey in Southern France, then driving to Geneva tomorrow. I’m excited to get it all underway! What Can We Learn from the Jordan Peterson Phenomenon? I know, I know,…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 13)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a handful of titles you will probably want to take a look at. (Yesterday on the blog: An Update, a Journey, and a Vacation) How (What) to Pray for Your Grandchildren “Just a few years ago I remember praying that my husband and I would be grandparents one day. Within five…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 11)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few books old and new. There are a few specials at Westminster Books that may be of some interest to you. (Yesterday on the blog: The Difference Between Lament and Grumbling) (Some) Theology Matters “I sat there with tears in my eyes looking at the handsome wooden box wherein the…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 10)

    Yesterday my family made the long drive from Toronto to Louisville, and today we will get my son settled at Boyce College (which, of course, is at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary). We dread saying goodbye to him, but couldn’t be happier for the opportunity he has here. Take good care of him, Louisville! (Yesterday…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 9)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just one single, solitary book. (Yesterday on the blog: Twenty Years Ago Today) “That’s Us Someday,” I Told Him. I enjoyed this one. “Clear and sharp, a remembrance of once-upon-a-time played inside my mind. A day long ago I reached for my husband’s attention, my hand brushing his, while three little…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 8)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some high-quality books. If you haven’t read Nancy Pearcey’s Finding Truth, now’s the time! (Yesterday on the blog: The Beauty (and History) of Scotland) Hybels Heir Quits Willow as New Accusations Arise There continues to be disturbing news coming from Willow Creek Church (founded by Bill Hybels). And this time it…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 7)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few titles you might like to check out. I particularly recommend Christ From Beginning To End. In November I will be speaking at a conference in The Philippines. If that’s of interest to you, all the information is right here. I’d love to meet you there! (Yesterday on the blog:…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 6)

    I did not track down any new and notable Kindle deals, so will try again for tomorrow. But it’s a holiday today here in Ontario (see the first link below) so I probably won’t try too hard… (Yesterday on the blog: Oft in Sorrow, Oft in Woe) Simcoe Day and the Fight for Human Rights…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (August 4)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few titles you’ll definitely want to take a peek at. (Yesterday on the blog: Sex on the Silver Screen: A Scenario to Consider) Shouldn’t We Share Our Concerns About a Book Directly with the Author Instead of in the Public Forum? Randy Alcorn is about the kindest person you’ll meet,…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 3)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good collection of books about Scripture and theology. (Yesterday on the blog: Why Should I Bother With Church History?) Rome Under Grace (Video) I had the tremendous joy of meeting these folk last year and preaching at their church. Take 12 minutes out of your day to enjoy a…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 2)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some pretty good books! If you’re into printed books, check out the current deals section from Westminster Books. (Yesterday on the blog: What Is the Bible, Anyway?) The Tragic Consequences of the IVF Industry Christians need to think very clearly about IVF. “As soon as you create new human beings with…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 1)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few titles you may enjoy. This month’s free book from Christian Audio is Jonathan Edwards’ The Religious Affections. Click there and you’ll find lots of other classics marked down to $4.98 including Nadia May’s excellent reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress. Logos users will want to check out the free commentary,…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (July 31)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a really random collection of bits and pieces. (Yesterday on the blog: How God Speaks To Us Today) Ries Jansen — A War Criminal Converted You may enjoy this story of a Dutch believer. “Wife, family, look back once more. Look at me. See how calm I am. Remember this. Listen!…

  • monday

    A La Carte (July 30)

    It seems to be getting harder to do, but I did track down some Kindle deals for those interested. (Yesterday on the blog: The Haunting Beauty of Scotland) Why the Book of Acts Matters for Your Life It’s one of my favorite books! “The Book of Acts gives us an example of radical generosity to…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (July 28)

    Once again I haven’t been able to track down much by way of Kindle deals, though there is at least one classic there that may be good to add to your collection. (Yesterday on the blog: A Few Humble Suggestions for Reformed Worship Services) 7 Spiritual Realities of God’s Church “The Bible is full of…

  • friday

    A La Carte (July 27)

    I had a wonderful time in Scotland, both shooting video for the EPIC series and getting in a little bit of vacation with my family. We returned home a couple of days ago and are now focused on the next thing–getting my son off to college! (Yesterday on the blog: The Joel Osteen Sermon that…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (July 26)

    For some reason, Kindle deals have been reduced to little more than a trickle. I sure hope they pick up again! I did find a few, at least… (Yesterday on the blog: How an Emerging Church Pastor Inadvertently Changed My Life) Old, Resting, Reformed This one is worth reading even if just for the quotes.…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 25)

    Logos users will want to use coupon code SAVE10JULY to get $10 off any order. Meanwhile, Westminster Books has 50% off 25 of their favorite books. (Yesterday on the blog: Porn’s Ever-Evolving Verbs) Where Do People Who Never Hear of Jesus Go When They Die? You know the answer, I’m sure. But it’s still worth…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (July 24)

    I wasn’t able to find any new Kindle deals for today. However, if you are looking for kid’s books, for a week only, you can get Ligonier’s collection of children’s books at 50% off. (Yesterday on the blog: Citizenship and the Gospel of Jesus Christ) I Believe in the Devil By now I’m sure you’ve…