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  • Weekend A La Carte (May 27)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a classic, a book on motherhood, and a couple of others. Yesterday I asked how to get those Prompts for Praising God into PrayerMate. Zach Burnham came through. Margaret Court Vs Sensible Evangelicals This one is long but very interesting. “You see, one of the biggest fears among evangelical middle class…

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    A La Carte (May 26)

    Next Sunday, June 4, I’ll be preaching at Breccia di Roma in Rome (Lord willing!). It would be a joy to meet you there if Rome is home to you. Their weekly worship service begins at 5:30 PM. Today’s Kindle deals include an interesting biography and a classic. Meanwhile, children’s books are on sale at…

  • A La Carte (May 25)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several titles, as usual. You know how it goes… Westminster Books is offering a good discount on a number of books, including the KNOW series by The Gospel Coalition. The Most Marginalized Minority “Is it possible, despite our allegiance to justice and compassion, that we have left the disabled on the…

  • A La Carte (May 24)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of deals. We will hope for more tomorrow. What 1,000 Americans Avoid Most Christianity Today reports on a new study showing the rise of shame over guilt as what people fear the most. The implications for our presentation of the gospel are profound. Thankfully, the gospel addresses shame…

  • A La Carte (May 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of classics and a couple of modern-day books worth reading. Do Catholics and Protestants believe in the same Trinity? “Many people are happy to say that Muslims and Christians believe in different gods based on what they think about Jesus. … Are the differences between Catholics and Protestants so…

  • A La Carte (May 22)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a hodgepodge of books which are worth checking out. Happy Victoria Day to my fellow Canadians. Enjoy your day off! What If I Don’t Feel Forgiven? “There is an important difference between guilt and guilt feelings. The distinction is between that which is objective and that which is subjective.” Do I…

  • Weekend A La Carte (May 21)

    Westminster Books has a great deal on various works by John Frame. You can’t go wrong with any of his books. Public Discourse in the Age of Social Media “Christians must understand that the medium of social media has a tendency to cheapen that which is rich and to deprecate that which is holy. But,…

  • A La Carte (May 19)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of books and a couple of Bibles. Hey Bill Johnson & Bethel Church… “I receive emails from people around the world who are deeply confused and frightened by the teaching and supposed ‘miracle’ ministry of Bill Johnson, Bethel Church, and Jesus Culture in Redding California. Many of these emails…

  • A La Carte (May 18)

    Christian Audio is having a mix and match sale; select 4 books and you’ll get all 4 for $15. Maybe load up your phone before that long vacation drive? Eight Of The Most Common Worship Leading Mistakes Jamie Brown: “Our goal is not to become flawless worship leaders who never make mistakes. Our goal is…

  • A La Carte (May 17)

    Today’s Kindle deals include rather slim pickings, but there are still a couple of new ones. Six Things to Know About God’s Wrath “This theme of the wrath (or anger) of God toward sin and sinners is clearly and widely taught in the Bible. This truth is so interwoven with the hope of our peace…

  • A La Carte (May 16)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several excellent deals from Tim Keller, John MacArthur, James White, and others. Learning for Life “The lack of teachability is probably the single greatest hindrance to our growth in grace and it’s a form of pride.” It sure is! Spring (Video) This is a stunning time lapse video of flowers. Torn…

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    A La Carte (May 15)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several by Jared Wilson and, since his books are all worth reading, today’s a good day to stock up. There are some other noteworthy books there as well. How Pixar Lost Its Way Basically, Disney ruined it. “The painful verdict is all but indisputable: The golden era of Pixar is over.…

  • Weekend A La Carte (May 14)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few deals. You may want to grab Grant Osborne’s new Revelation commentary while it’s heavily discounted. Why We Don’t Need to Fear the Moment of Our Death This is comforting. “Though as believers we know that Heaven awaits us after death, many of us still wonder about or fear the…

  • A La Carte (May 12)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a whole lot of Agatha Christie’s books (if you’re in the mood for some mystery) as well as a few Christian titles. From Bad to Worse WORLD did some interesting work on TV ratings. “Looking back, TV in the late ’90s was relatively tame—although it didn’t appear so at the time.…

  • A La Carte (May 11)

    Westminster Books has a deal on a new book from David Powlison that deals with a subject of universal importance: sanctification. How the Average Adult Spends Days Here’s a visualization of how the average adult spends his or her days. We sleep a lot. How a Pastor Loves His Flock “The measure of a pastor’s…

  • A La Carte (May 10)

    Today’s Kindle deals include three from Christian Focus and a couple from other publishers. Raise a Juice Box to the Temperance Movement Christianity Today: “In 1869, a 43-year-old Methodist dentist on his third career helped Methodists change American Protestantism forever. You’ve experienced the results of his change every time you take a drink of Welch’s…

  • A La Carte (May 9)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few titles that are worth a look. The Word Biblical Commentary series is on sale for Logos at up to 67% off. While the series has a frustrating format, many of the volumes are excellent. A Tale of Two Men with ALS Here’s a tale of two very different men,…

  • A La Carte (May 8)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several books to browse through. One of them is my favorite recent book on marriage. On Redefining Words and Character Assassination Summer White on Jen Hatmaker: “The problem is not some ambiguous establishment that has plotted against Hatmaker. The problem is that Hatmaker broke ranks with what Christians have believed for…

  • Weekend A La Carte (May 6)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of minor deals, but be sure to breeze through everything else from this week. There were lots of good ones. Just a reminder that I’d love people to participate in writing Mother’s Day Tributes. You’ve got a week left! Let Worship Be Local Too This is one of…

  • A La Carte (May 5)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of titles that may be of interest. One of them is among my favorite works by John Piper. Why You Really Need to Stop Using Public Wi-Fi “It isn’t hard to see that a few moments of online convenience are far outweighed by your money or financial information…