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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.…
I am once again wanting to express my gratitude to BJU Seminary for sponsoring the blog this week to let you know about their biblical counseling programs. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of good titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age) Pastors All the Way Down? Rhys Laverty has…
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you on this fine day. Westminster Books has a deal on a new devotional book by Paul Tautges. The Sons of God and the Daughters of Man Mitchell Chase has just wrapped up a really interesting series of articles on “the sons of God and the…
The God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: Never Be Discouraged and Never Be a Discourager) Five Blessings of Marking Up Your Bible Of course, there’s no rule saying you must mark up your Bible. But if you do, perhaps you’ll experience these blessings. Creators, Consumers, and Christ: 10…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books is offering a deal on a new book by Paul Tripp—a book meant to help you embrace your Sundays. And yes, there are more great Kindle deals today. Robbers of Assurance? In Defense of the Puritans Mark Jones pushes back against those who…
Good morning from Portugal, the final stop in this Worship Round the World journey. I am here for just a few days before heading home at last. (Thankfully, Aileen has been able to join me.) There is quite an extensive list of Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: When You Long to Know the…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. I dug up a number of new Kindle deals that may be of interest. (Yesterday on the blog: A Pastoral Prayer About Labor and Rest) Crowned I love Kristin’s reflection on grandparenting. “This is miles apart from mothering. At first blush, you would not think so: filling sippy…
My thanks goes to the Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about the excellent God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook. Today’s Kindle deals include mostly classics but at least one newer book as well. (Yesterday on the blog: Cessationist: The Film) The Battle for the Body Is Carl Trueman overstating…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. I dug up just a few new Kindle deals today. Meanwhile, WTS has another good deal, this one offering 50% off on ESV Scripture Journals. You Probably Have a Good Pastor This is a very important one from Todd Pruitt. “I have no desire to…
Good morning from Morocco where I’ve settled in for the second-to-last leg of this journey. It has been a whirlwind, but all is well. Westminster Books has a book on sale that you’re meant to order before Christmas. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of interesting books. (Yesterday on the blog: As Summer Turns to…
Good morning my friends. Grace and peace to you. The train is leaving the station “It’s not like we have not seen this coming,” says Al Mohler about Andy Stanley’s continued departure from biblical Christianity. The latest example is concerning, but also in-line with the ones before it. Making the most of things: time and…
Good morning from Cairo, Egypt. I am making my way from the south of Africa to the north, and that involves a day and a night in Cairo. I am looking forward to joining a friend who will take me to explore the city. (Yesterday on the blog: Something as Flimsy as Stone) Rescuing Abraham…
It has been a productive time in Zambia and I very much enjoyed worshiping with Faith Baptist Church Kakolo. Today I begin making my way to the northern part of the continent. Logos users: remember to take a look at the September Super sale which has some great resources on sale along with this month’s…
My gratitude goes to Christian Focus for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about Rob Ventura’s excellent new resource on Romans. There’s a small selection of Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: How To Elevate Your Street Smarts) 5 Bad Reasons to Get a Divorce Joe Carter: “In a world where the…
Good morning from Kitwe, Zambia, where I’ve settled in for what should be a great weekend of listening to stories and attempting to describe just some of what God is up to in this part of the world. Westminster Books is offering a deep discount on the Lungaard trilogy. If you haven’t read a lot…
Good morning from Johannesburg, South Africa. I am here for just one night as I await a flight to Zambia where I will be settling in for a few days. So far the travel has been good and very bearable, and the jet lag has been manageable. (Yesterday on the blog: If Satan Wrote a…
Good morning from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where I’ve stopped just briefly as I make my way to Johannesburg, South Africa and, from there, to Kitwe, Zambia. I’ve got lots of miles still to go! I forgot to mention that I added some Christian and general market Kindle deals yesterday. Eventually I’ll be looking for feedback…
May the God of love and peace be with you today. What Does It Mean to Own Your Sin? What does it mean to own your sin? This article explains. Faith Is Not Certainty I appreciate Aubrynn’s ongoing writing about Christians who deal with scrupulosity and some of the specific challenges they face with their…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. I scrounged up a couple of new Kindle deals for today; if you didn’t check in over the weekend, be sure to look at Saturday’s very long list of both Christian and general market deals. A Friend on the Trail of Tears: How a Baptist Missionary Became…
It is another one of those Sundays in which I gathered so much good material for A La Carte that I thought it was only right to create an extra edition. So here is a Sunday A La Carte. What Does Luke 9:23 Mean? “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me,…