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  • 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…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 24)

    Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Happy Thanksgiving to my many American friends and family members. Enjoy your holiday today and then check in tomorrow for my annual round-up of Black Friday deals. (Yesterday on the blog: Revival) Four Tips for Having Good Conversations Perhaps…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 23)

    The Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. There is once again a nice long list of Kindle deals to browse through, headlined by two apologetics words: Keller’s The Reason for God and Scrivener’s new The Air We Breathe. Westminster Books has put together a Christmas Gift Guide with all sorts…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 22)

    In the lead up to Black Friday, Logos has deals on a number of commentary bundles. You’ll find deep discounts on bundles for Anchor Yale Bible Commentary, New American Commentary, Preaching the Word Commentary, and Tyndale Old and New Testament Commentary. Meanwhile, if you’re into Kindle deals, be sure to check today’s list as you’ll…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 21)

    Grace and peace to you today. There is another list of Kindle deals to work through today. Note that some entire commentary series are 75% off (NICOT, NICNT, Pillar, etc). (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for November 2022) Video Discipleship In a Digital Age “Tim Keller once posited a question along…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 19)

    My gratitude goes to 316 Publishing for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about the Legacy Standard Bible as well as Bella Paper calendars and stationery. (Save on any purchase with code CHALLIES.) Sponsors keep the site free to readers like you so I appreciate each and every one. (Yesterday on the blog:…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 18)

    Westminster Books has some good Christmas outreach resources discounted this week. They’ve also got a sale on resources related to James. Thanks to Karen Wade Hayes and Lara d’Entremont for their reviews of Seasons of Sorrow. Thanks also to Christine Chappell who hosts IBCD’s Hope + Help podcast for inviting me to discuss the book.…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 17)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. (Yesterday on the blog: Let’s Hear It For the Failures) Measure Your Heart of Thanksgiving “I don’t know what your Thanksgiving season looks like. I sincerely hope you find thankfulness a happy overflow of God’s blessings this year. I hope your home fills with joy and laughter. But…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 16)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. It’s a banner day for Kindle deals today. There are tons of good options to pick from (including Seasons of Sorrow, this time below $5). I’ve also been tracking deals at Christianbook and here are some 2022 hardcover or softcover books at good prices: Reactivity…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 15)

    Blessings to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a quite long list from a number of different publishers. (Also, every volume of The Story of God Bible Commentary series is on sale at a good discount.) (Yesterday on the blog: Does Nick Send Me Signs?) 8 Reasons to Rethink the Song of Songs “The Song…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 14)

    Grace and peace to you. I have returned from Fiji where I was tremendously blessed to be able to meet and minister to some lovely believers. I may have more to say about that in the future. In the meantime, here are some links and other goodies. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection of titles…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (November 12)

    I am grateful to my good friends at 20schemes for sponsoring the blog this week as they celebrate 10 years of ministry. It has been a joy to see the Lord working in and through them through this past decade. Over at Westminster Books you’ve find a “buy one get one free” deal on Tim…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 11)

    Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include some interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: The World Next Door) The Abolitionist Hero You’ve Never Heard Of You will enjoy reading this introduction to a man you may not know. Or if you do, for something other than his abolitionism. The Age of Ingratitude…