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  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 24)

    The Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. There are a few new Kindle deals today. If you prefer printed books and would like something for younger readers, perhaps take a look at today’s deal from Westminster Books. What’s the Deal with BeReal? You may well have heard of the app…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 23)

    The God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: The Day We Became Homeschoolers) Church in the Trenches: 6 Months of Wartime Ministry in Ukraine TGC reports on some of the men who are pastoring through the war in Ukraine. “The most difficult moment of Sergey Nakul’s life unfolded in…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 22)

    I want to remind you that all of the quote graphics I share day-by-day are available to download for free at SquareQuotes. Download them and use them as you see fit! Today’s Kindle deals include several excellent books on marriage. (Yesterday on the blog: One String to the Bow) Why the Reformation Still Matters, Another…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 20)

    Sometimes there is almost an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the articles that different Christian writers share through their blogs. Today is one of those days. I trust you’ll enjoy some of the ones I’ve linked to below. Before you do, please consider pre-ordering Seasons of Sorrow and attending the launch event. Today’s…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 19)

    Westminster Books has a deal on David Mathis’ new book (and, because of it, on a whole list of books for pastors). I’m Not an “Angel Mommy,” and Here’s Why “It’s a vast and terrible club to belong to: mothers who have babies in Heaven. At one time, women didn’t feel the freedom to share…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 18)

    Grace and peace to you today. (Yesterday on the blog: When Pastors Need To Be Extra Cautious) Never Shop on an Empty Soul This is a good exhortation. “The next time we find ourselves looking to buy something to relieve the boredom of our lives, remember, we are the ones being consumed. In a consumer…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 17)

    The Lord be with you and bless you today. There are a few Kindle deals worth a look today. Westminster Books has a deal on the excellent ESV Expository Commentary series—a series that will help with everything from personal devotions to sermon preparation. 7 Reasons Why the Gospel of John is So Special Michael Kruger…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 16)

    There’s an eclectic little collection of Kindle deals to browse through today. (Yesterday on the blog: What Can a Heart Do?) Is Your Gospel an Urban Legend? Jared Wilson asks you to consider whether the gospel you profess is really just a kind of personal urban legend. Planes Have Nothing on Birds I hate all…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 15)

    Grace and peace to you today. Crossway has a number of Kindle deals on theological books. (Yesterday on the blog: God Means To Make Something Of Us) The twisted self “Many of us are familiar with books and movies in which plots revolve around characters who find themselves trapped in worlds where nothing works in…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 13)

    Westminster Books has deals on a book meant to help you understand theology and one another that is meant to keep pastors from wavering. (Yesterday on the blog: Tearing Us Apart) A chat with Carl Trueman I enjoyed WORLD magazine’s chat with Carl Trueman. Is he really learning the banjo? How Ordinary Worship Is both…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 12)

    This is your weekly reminder that my book Seasons of Sorrow is now available for pre-order; those who order from Westminster Books will receive an additional paperback book with supplemental material. And do remember the launch event in Nashville on Labor Day! Information here. There are a couple of new Kindle deals to look at…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 11)

    Grace and peace to you to. (Yesterday on the blog: When God Took Away: His Goodness in My Grief) Knowledge Is Not A Bank I identify with this. “When I was younger, I thought about knowledge as if it was a bank: that what I stored in my mind would be safe and accessible, and…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 10)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Today’s Kindle deals include the entire Word Biblical Commentary series. Rather than link to individual volumes, I’ll direct you to the series page where you can access them all. Remember that the accompanying Word Biblical Themes series is also on sale. When You’re Up to…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 9)

    There’s yet another solid list of Kindle deals to explore today. We’re spoiled! I happened to notice Amazon has lots of back-to-school supplies on sale today in case that’s of interest. (Yesterday on the blog: If I Was the World’s Only Christian…) Complementarianism, the regulative principle I really appreciate much of what Stephen says here…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 8)

    Good morning! Grace and peace to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of excellent titles from Crossway. You’ll also find the “Word Biblical Themes” series deeply discounted. (Yesterday on the blog: Prayer That Pleases God) Luxury Beliefs This is a very interesting article about “luxury beliefs.” Not Now: The Surprising…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 6)

    Blessings to you as you work, serve, and/or worship this weekend. Today’s Kindle deals include a few newer books as well as a few older ones. (Yesterday on the blog: How to Read and Understand God’s Word) Closeness Comes Through Fire: How Suffering Conforms Us to Christ Ed Welch makes some helpful observations here about…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 5)

    I think we’ve come to the end of a nice little streak of daily Kindle deals. We’ll hope for better things tomorrow. On the printed book front, Westminster Books has deals on books about parenting, headlined by a new edition of one of Paul Tripp’s works. Jordan Peterson’s Christian Problem I’m not familiar with Michael…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 4)

    Grace and peace to you today, my friends. There are not quite as many Kindle deals today as in the past couple of days, but there are still a few worth checking out. (Yesterday on the blog: Once Again Honestly Assessing Our Decision to Public School Our Kids) Seeking and Following God’s Guidance Vance Christie:…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 3)

    The Lord be with you and bless you today. Today’s Kindle deals include another good-sized list of books. Westminster Books has ESVs on sale this week. You’ll also find a discount on a book meant to provide daily liturgies. (Yesterday on the blog: Seasons of Sorrow: A Special Pre-Order Offer) A Crucial Court Case Exposes…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 2)

    Logos users will want to take a look at this month’s free and nearly free books. Meanwhile, there’s an extensive collection Kindle deals to sort through today. (Yesterday on the blog: Cast Your Burden Upon the Lord) It can’t be both depending on how we feel Stephen points out one of the massive contradictions among…