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  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 24)

    Over the weekend I mentioned a sale at ChristianBook.com, but I wanted to bring it to your attention again since there are some really good deals to be had. The new ESV Chronological Bible is 43% off. You’ll also find the ESV Scripture Journal NT set marked down 84% (from $199.99 to $32.99), the leather…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 23)

    Good morning from Oakville. After a very enjoyable weekend in Louisville (spent mostly with Third Avenue Baptist Church) I’m glad, as always, to be back home. Kindle book collectors will want to take a look at today’s roundup. (Yesterday on the blog: Worship Round the World: Pressing On and Nearing the End) The Question Your…

  • weekend

    A La Carte (October 21)

    My thanks goes to the Missionary Conference for sponsoring the blog this week. They did so to tell you about the upcoming conference (which is taking place next year) and the accompanying documentary film. It will be quite an event! Be sure to give it a look. A couple of days ago I mentioned the…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 20)

    Good morning from Louisville, Kentucky where I’m spending some time with my girls and preparing to speak at Third Avenue Baptist Church (first at a men’s retreat, then at Sunday School and Sunday morning worship). There are a few new Kindle deals over at the appropriate page. Two Little Words that Mean So Much Barnabas…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 19)

    As a devotee of chronological Bible-reading plans, I was pleased to learn of the new ESV Chronological Bible that Crossway just announced and released. It’s available in hardcover and TruTone. (Yesterday on the blog: On the Day When God Fails in Just One of His Promises) The Remembrance of Blood This is a strong article…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 18)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today, my friends. Westminster Books has a deal this week on an excellent new book about Psalm 23. They’ve got another batch of good books discounted as well. Meanwhile, one of my favorite J.I. Packer books is on sale today in the Kindle edition. The Mission…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 17)

    Astute readers would have noticed that I posted today’s A La Carte yesterday which means, I suppose, that I’m posting yesterday’s today. How confusing… Today’s Kindle deals include some classic novels and a number of other books. (Yesterday on the blog: If God Utters Any Complaint At All) 5 Ways the World Would Be Worse…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 16)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. (Yesterday on the blog: A Prayer for My Parent Heart) Start Giving Before You Inherit “Millennials may inherit over $68 trillion from previous generations by 2030. According to Newsweek, some experts believe this ‘could be the largest transfer of wealth in the history of humankind.’ What will…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (October 14)

    I’m very grateful to the Reformed Free Publishing Association who sponsored the blog this week so they could let you know about their new picture book The Ten Commandments for Children–a book that teaches kids to love God from the heart. Last weekend I read Walter Isaacson’s new biography of Elon Musk. Musk is an…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 13)

    I’ve got a couple of book deals to mention today. First, Westminster Books is offering a discount on the excellent Ask the Christian Counselor series of short books. The various titles cover a range of important topics and are a good resource for counselors and pastors. Meanwhile, 10ofThose is having a fall sale with lots…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 12)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Those who hunt for Kindle deals will find another small collection today. (Yesterday on the blog: How Joni Eareckson Tada Blessed Me (Forty Years Ago)) The Joy of Knowledge Have you ever noticed that greater knowledge is often the key that unlocks greater enjoyment? This…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 11)

    This week Westminster Books has a deal on a new book titled You Are Still a Mother that will be of comfort to many, I’m sure. They have a number of related titles on sale, including my own Seasons of Sorrow. There are a few good Kindle deals today as well. Psalms for Men Who…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 10)

    May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you on this fine day. Amazon has fabricated yet another couple of Prime Days. My main interest in it is Kindle deals, but unfortunately I couldn’t find too many. You can, however, find Kindle devices discounted today, along with board games, AirPods Pro, and lots…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 9)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. There is quite a good-sized collection of Kindle deals to begin the week. (Yesterday on the blog: When the Hands Must Loose That Now So Fondly Clasp) The Transforming Power of Hopeful Love in Marriage Here’s a good article about love and marriage—or love in marriage, I…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (October 7)

    I’d like to express my gratitude to The Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about Alistair Begg’s new book The Christian Manifesto (which I earlier reviewed here). Sponsors play a key role in keeping this site going, so I am grateful to each and every one. You’ll find just…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 6)

    Yesterday was my first day at my desk in a while and it felt so good to be back! I’m so grateful that a pretty significant infection can be defeated by $20 worth of prescriptions. What a world we live in! I’m looking forward to sharing some new articles beginning on Monday. Logos has launched…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 5)

    Good morning! May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Marty Machowski has written a new devotional commentary for kids and Westminster Kids has it on sale right out of the gate. Dad, Where Are You Going? Tim writes this one from the heart. “How does a parent handle their child’s fragile heart…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 4)

    I’m glad to say that I think I’ve turned a bit of a corner in my recovery from whatever I picked up in Zambia. I hope to be back to normal within a few days. You’ll find a good little collection of Kindle deals today. (Also, if you’re into Agatha Christie, a whole lot of…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 3)

    If you have (or choose to get) a ONE Audiobooks account, you can listen to Carl Trueman’s Luther and the Christian Life for free this month. Westminster Kids is a year old and is celebrating with some special sales. There are a few new Kindle deals today. Andy Stanley’s Version of Christianity Denny Burk listened…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 2)

    This is going to be a week in which I post only the daily A La Carte articles. I returned from my last trip (which took me to several African nations) with an ugly bug bite and some kind of insect-borne illness. I’m trying to get that sorted and think I’m on the right track.…