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  • Weekend A La Carte (December 17)

    May you enjoy the Lord’s rich blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend. My gratitude goes to Burke Care for sponsoring the blog this week to invite you to schedule a session with their certified biblical counselors. Today’s Kindle deals include some newer books and some older ones. (Yesterday on the blog: My…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 16)

    Grace and peace to you, my friends. Logos has kicked off their annual 12 Days of Logos event and, as always, there are some good deals to be had. Christian Word of the Year: Winsome Stephen McAlpine considers a word that showed up a lot this year. “It’s everywhere you look at the moment. So…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (December 15)

    Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include quite a nice little selection. Westminster Books has a great deal on a new study Bible that looks quite interesting: The ESV Church History Study Bible. (Yesterday on the blog: What I Long for More than Miracles) One Hope for Our Mass Derangement I recently…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (December 14)

    The Lord be with you and bless you today. Light and Life for the Overspent Brittany Allen: “If there’s ever a time when we might feel overspent, it’s the holidays. The pressure to buy a million gifts, spend time with family, and be involved in various church events can become overwhelming. We sing songs claiming,…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (December 13)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of an eclectic selection of titles. Westminster Books has a good selection of books and Bibles deeply discounted (with time for them to arrive before Christmas). (Yesterday on the blog: Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience (Except When It Isn’t)) Hedgerows and Big Yellow Trucks This is a good read that…

  • monday

    A La Carte (December 12)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Jen Wilkin. (Yesterday on the blog: We Do Not Know Until…) My Anchor Holds “Waves crashed against the steel hull. Winds whipped around as the frame of the ship lurched back and forth. A rusty chain stretched from the aft…

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    Weekend A La Carte (December 10)

    I’m grateful to Christian Focus for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their excellent Track series of books for young people. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of classics. (Yesterday on the blog: Retractions) A Friend Just Lost an Unbelieving Loved One to Death: What Do I Say, Think, and Do? This…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 9)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Don’t Waste Your Church Scandal Dave reflects on some church scandals he has witnessed and offers a few observations about churches, their leaders, and responding to scandal. The FAQs: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Religious Speech Case “On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (December 8)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. There are some interesting new Kindle deals to look at today. (Yesterday on the blog: Talk About Jesus, Not Celebrities) Jordan Peterson and His Useful God Dani Treweek unexpectedly found herself at a Jordan Peterson event and records some interesting reflections on it. Social Anxiety and the God…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (December 7)

    It has been a slow couple of days for Kindle deals, but we will hope for better things tomorrow. Farewell, Charlie Brown Christmas I enjoyed Denny Burk’s lament that A Charlie Brown Christmas will no longer be shown on network television. Untangling Theology from Digital Technology This one is going to take some time for…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (December 6)

    Blessings to you today. (Yesterday on the blog: Much Will Be Required) ‘Tis the Season for Topigetical Sermons “This season brings with it discussions and debates among Reformed believers genuinely concerned about how best to honor the Lord in the midst of what can feel like sensationalistic, materialistic mayhem rooted more deeply in paganism than…

  • monday

    A La Carte (December 5)

    Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of excellent devotionals from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Would You Consider Becoming a Patron?) On Spiritual Dreams I have read a number of different perspectives on Christians and “spiritual dreams.” This one, which I read over the weekend (and which is from…

  • Weekend A La Carte (December 3)

    My gratitude goes to Banner of Truth for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about a new collection of writings by J.C. Ryle. (Yesterday on the blog: Fight For Your Pastor) Time to Rethink your Church Website? “Our website is our most easily accessed 24/7 communication face to the world. Are we being…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 2)

    I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Warren Cole Smith and on Revive Our Hearts’ Grounded show. And I am thankful for this review of Seasons of Sorrow from Clarissa Moll published at TGC. Logos has a Christmas Sale underway with some good deals. They also have 40% off Zondervan collections and commentaries.…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (December 1)

    The beginning of a new month is a good time to remind ourselves that right now, at this very moment, God is reigning from his throne. This month Westminster Books has great deals on all kinds of ESV Bibles. There are a few Kindle deals to look at today. (Yesterday on the blog: No, It…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 30)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Today’s Kindle deals include at least a couple of interesting books. The Rise of Right-Wing Wokeism Kevin DeYoung has written a long and thorough review of Stephen Wolfe’s new book on Christian Nationalism. “This is a long review, so let me state my conclusion up…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 29)

    Blessings to you today. Personally Against but Legally For Writing for WORLD, Denny Burk explains why it doesn’t make sense to be personally against but legally for a changing definition of marriage. Finding Hope When Things Aren’t As They Should Be “They year is winding down, we’re getting busy making plans and preparations for different…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 28)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. There are a few new Kindle deals that are well worth a look. Be sure to check out this long list of Cyber Monday deals that may be of interest. When God’s Sovereign Will Seems Inscrutable “Sometimes God’s sovereign will seems inscrutable, especially when it involves His allowing…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 26)

    My thanks goes to Christian Focus for sponsoring the blog this week with news of an excellent new biography on John Ross. There are a few new Kindle deals today. Westminster Books continues their deals today with discounts on children’s books. (Yesterday on the blog: Black Friday 2022 Deals for Christians) David French and the…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 25)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Don’t forget to check today’s Black Friday Deals for Christians roundup. I’ll be updating it through the day as I find new deals. Your Spouse Is God’s Creation I enjoyed Paul Tripp’s reflection on marriage and, even more, on his call to accept and embrace your spouse as…