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  • A La Carte (September 29)

    I’ve returned safely from Switzerland, having combed its museums and cathedrals looking for objects related to church history. And I found some incredible ones! But I will have more to say on that soon. For now, here are some articles to read: Matt Chandler’s Village Church Ends Multisite Era I find this very encouraging: “The…

  • A La Carte (September 28)

    Today’s Kindle deals, like most days, include a bit of a hodgepodge of books. But there are some good ones there… If you’ve been considering Logos Bible Software, you may like to know that their Starter package has been reduced to less than $200 for the first time. That’s a very reasonable point of entry.…

  • A La Carte (September 27)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a handful of interesting titles. Westminster Books has some new deals that are worth a peek. The Real Story of Christianity and Abortion Al Mohler tells the real story. Jan Hus: Martyred Reformer I plan to visit the Hus Museum in Germany tomorrow, so appreciated this brief bio: “Hus (also commonly…

  • A La Carte (September 26)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a neat variety of books that might interest you. Fathers, Avoid Exasperating Your Children This is a topic I’ve thought about and written about, but one I’m glad to consider even more. Is Belief in the Bible Circular Reasoning “The Bible is true! Why do you believe that? Because the Bible…

  • A La Carte (September 25)

    I post this from Switzerland where I’m conducting some research related to my church history project. Yesterday we toured Geneva; today we drive toward Basel (making a few stops along the way). Today’s Kindle deals include a few selections from Crossway. Living With Financial Integrity “I am thankful for the grace of God that extends…

  • Weekend A La Carte (September 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few titles you will want to check out. For some reason there has been a surge of interest in my book Do More Better. Here are some recent links: the Waiting Tables podcast, aimed at ministry leaders, interviewed me; so did indoubt which targets students. Dan had a brief review…

  • A La Carte (September 22)

    Readers may want to check out deals from Westminster Books on Our Secular Age from The Gospel Coalition or the ESV Thinline Bible from Crossway. If you’ve never tried Logos before, the barrier to entry is lower than ever: They now have a free, browser-based version anyone can try. Efficient or Effective After telling about…

  • A La Carte (September 21)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a quirky collection of this and that. Nabeel Qureshi’s Memorial Service A celebration of Nabeel Qureshi’s life and ministry will take place this Thursday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m. (CDT) at The Loop Campus of Houston’s First Baptist Church (7401 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77024). It will be livestreamed online for…

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    A La Carte (September 20)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few minor deals that may be worth a quick peek. Westminster Books has a selection of Reformation-related titles on sale. You should probably read at least one book on the Reformation before October 31! Speaking of which, you can get a copy of the classic biography of Luther Here I…

  • A La Carte (September 19)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few titles by John MacArthur as well as a few by other authors. Yesterday Keith and Kristyn Getty kicked off their first Sing! conference. You can watch it for free via livestream if you’re so inclined. Rejecting The Weekly Verdict While this article applies specifically to worship leaders, I suspect…

  • A La Carte (September 18)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of top-notch Study Bibles. Died: Nabeel Qureshi, Author of ‘Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus’ “Nabeel Qureshi, a popular evangelist who found Jesus while seeking Allah, died Saturday of stomach cancer. The 34-year-old convert from Islam was an itinerant speaker with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) until his diagnosis last summer.…

  • Weekend A La Carte (September 16)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a number that are worth looking at. Hebrews Bible Study Last year Michael Kruger led a ladies’ Bible study on Romans through Reformed Theological Seminary. This year he’s working through Hebrews and the videos are being released on YouTube. This is a tremendous resource! Don’t Speak Up: On the Spiritual Discipline…

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    A La Carte (September 15)

    Westminster Books has a great deal on what I think will be one of the books of the year (for parents, at least). Be sure to check it out! Meanwhile, Logos has a really good deal on a really good commentary set (one of my favorites). Will a Happy Marriage Prevent an Affair? I was…

  • A La Carte (September 14)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few deals that actually appear on a fairly regular basis. Still… Here’s some new Visual Theology that may interest you: Attributes of God Presentation Slides and The Kings of Israel. (Yesterday at the blog I shared the first episode of a new podcast: The Art of Godliness.) The Most Female…

  • A La Carte (September 13)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting books as well as a whole commentary series. Nothing Out of the Ordinary With all the natural disasters happening these days, is it time to ask whether they tell us that something is happening? “But the thing that’s happening is this: we are no longer in the Garden…

  • A La Carte (September 12)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a single solitary book. We will hope for better things for tomorrow. 3 Things “They” Told Me About Adoption Dave Hare shares three things he was told about adoption. He and his wife went ahead and adopted four children and now he looks back and responds. Who Is Joel Osteen,…

  • A La Carte (September 11)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a long list of top-quality books. Don’t miss these deals! (Yesterday at the blog I considered How To Grieve Like a Christian.) Rejoice in the Wife of Your Youth Ray Ortlund has a wonderful letter to a would-be adulterer. But what he says is equally valuable to those who are not…

  • Weekend A La Carte (September 10)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of minor deals. But I’ve got lots of good links for you to peruse: For the Ordinary Women “It’s getting harder and harder to feel pretty in our world. Pornography has changed our standards. Photoshop has created unattainable idols. And, the ordinary women of the world are left…

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    A La Carte (September 8)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a kind of grab bag of deals. Is Tithing Biblical? (Video) Tom Schreiner answers in a helpful little video from Southern Seminary. Are Smart, Educated Women Still Called to the Church Nursery? “We do well to seek and affirm women’s voices in vast areas of church life. However, … our desire…

  • A La Carte (September 7)

    There are all kinds of Kindle deals to sort through today from a variety of authors and publishers. This week’s deal from Westminster Books is on what looks like an important title that provides a biblical perspective on psychiatric diagnoses and medications. (Yesterday at the blog I shared an article called The Duty of Introspection.)…