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  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 28)

    Westminster Books has identified some of their summer new and noteworthy books and put them on sale. There are some good books available. Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of a mish-mash! Becoming Writers Who Write the Truth Beautifully “How do we grow to become writers who both write the truth and write it beautifully?”…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 27)

    Be sure to take a look at the “Blue Friday” sale this week at Logos. There is lots of good material on sale—books, commentaries, reference works, series, and more. (Yesterday on the blog: She Died Too Soon) Why You Don’t Need to Worry (So Much) about Your Schooling Choices “Some parents seem to know exactly…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 26)

    I love a good loyalty program, and Westminster Books has just launched one. It’s worth a look! Today’s Kindle deals include some good resources from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: A Faithful Mother’s Love) Christian Friendship is the Sweetest of all Connections Michael Haykin has a sweet reflection here on Christian friendship. Should Pastors Preach…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 24)

    My sincere gratitude goes to The Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their excellent new book Reclaiming Masculinity. Logos is having a “Blue Friday” sale this week and has lots of good material on sale—books, commentaries, series, and so on. (Yesterday on the blog: How a Zealous Mormon…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 23)

    There’s a new biography of Elisabeth Elliot available and Westminster Books has it on sale right out of the gate. Today’s Kindle deals include a complete series of excellent Bible studies by John Scott. Toe the Government Line or Lose Your Kids I think Carl Trueman points out something really important in this article. “While…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 22)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. I don’t often mention Visual Theology these days, but did want to draw your attention to the new Bible Cards—a set of 90 visually striking flashcards that make learning the Bible fun and interactive. They are available now for pre-order! There’s another good little batch…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 21)

    I want to remind you that my devotional book Understanding and Trusting Our Great God (which is the second volume in the Words from the Wise series) is releasing soon. It’s now available for pre-order! Westminster Books is having a sale on some of their favorite books from the past 20 years. There’s something there…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 20)

    I like to provide the occasional reminder that a good bit of the content of this site is available in Spanish at es.challies.com. Enjoy! (Yesterday on the blog: With Blistered Hands and Aching Backs) How Does the Doctrine of the Bodily Resurrection Shape the Life of the Local Church? From Credo magazine: “Biblical doctrine is…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 19)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection from Crossway themed around marriage and family. (Yesterday on the blog: All the Compassions of All the Tender Fathers) To the Older Woman in the Church: You Are NOT Obsolete This is a good one from Michele as she reflects on…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 17)

    I begin today with a quote, hopeful that a pastor out there will take up the challenge: “It is a grand thing to preach the gospel! I know there has been a great deal said about the trials and the hardships of the Christian ministry. I wish somebody would write a good, rousing book about…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 16)

    The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. What does it mean that God is “without parts”? Sinclair Ferguson answers what is actually a rather complicated question. Don’t Be a Missionary… Jacob says that “while I pray for God to send out laborers into His harvest, I think a lot of people need…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 15)

    Westminster Books has announced a new podcast that should prove interesting. Guests include Kevin DeYoung, Rosaria Butterfield, and Al Mohler. (Also, what an accomplishment to mark 20 years and 6 million books!) Today’s Kindle deals include several interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: When You Do Not Dare To Go Alone) The Problem Is Your…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 14)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a few more interesting titles. Your Short-Term Trip Should Be About You (and that’s not a bad thing). “I’m still a fan of short-term missions. This is not an anti-missions-trip article. Those are out there. This is not…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 13)

    Good morning from … Canada at last. I’m back home after making the overnight journey from São Paulo. As always, it’s good to be home. Today’s Kindle deals include mostly books that are meant for pastors and academics. (Yesterday on the blog: At the Center of All Things) The Sick Love of Controversy This is…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 12)

    Good morning from Brazil where I am beginning to make my homeward journey after a successful week recording another episode of Worship Round the World. Today’s Kindle deals include some high-quality devotional resources. (Yesterday on the blog: Restful Blissful Ignorance) Christianity Challenges the (Stoic) Spirit I’m glad to see this examination of the growing popularity…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 10)

    Good morning. May gratitude goes to Zondervan for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about an excellent new book about God’s love for us. Today’s Kindle deals include some books that are newer and some that are older. (Yesterday on the blog: Can You Live a Life that’s Worthy of the Gospel?) Confessions…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 9)

    Good morning, at last, from downtown Recife. I look forward to spending the weekend with Primeira Igreja Presbiteriana do Recife. (I’ll be speaking to a men’s group there this evening at 7; if you’re a man and live in the area, feel free to attend.) Blasphemy Then and Now Carl Trueman examines charges of blasphemy…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 8)

    Good morning from Brazil. I’m in São Paulo this morning and making my way to Recife this afternoon. We will soon begin filming yet another episode of Worship Round the World. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of good options. (Yesterday on the blog: Your Loved Ones Love You Still) The Upside-Down Metaphor: A Hermeneutical…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 7)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a deal on an interesting new academic-level book. Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. The Elephant’s Trunk (Video) This is a really neat video about the elephant’s trunk—a masterpiece of design. Problems with Preferred Pronouns “All we’re being asked to…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 6)

    Good morning from Argentina where I’m making a one-day stop in Buenos Aires as I transition from Chile to Brazil. (Yesterday on the blog: And You Shall Never Displease Me) 7 Reasons Why Mormonism and Christianity Are Not the Same Kevin DeYoung lists them out. We’re Commanded to Love Our Neighbors, Not to Make Them…