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May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Did Jesus Tell Us to Give to Every Panhandler? I think John Piper does a good job of answering this. “At the last judgment — I’ve thought about this many times — I think Jesus will be much more prone to commend lavish generosity to…
Grace, mercy, and peace to you today. Three Reasons Not to Yell at Your Kids “Before we had kids, we might have looked with pity or disdain on this poor man. ‘I will never yell at my children.’ But after having children, at some point, that day comes—the day when it’s all just too much.…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Just a reminder that I’m posting only A La Carte this week. The usual articles will return next week. Today’s Kindle deals include a C.S. Lewis classic. How a Steadfast Heart Guards You in Crisis “On a morning run last summer, after a major thunderstorm…
The God of love and peace be with you today. There are a couple of new Kindle deals today. And check out yesterday’s as well if you didn’t catch them then. Maturing Toward Childlikeness “It may seem counterintuitive, but Christian growth is a gradual downward movement toward the maturity of childlikeness. Have you ever met…
I trust my American friends and family are enjoying their holiday today! By way of notification, this will be a “light blogging” week at the blog which means I’ll be posting only my A La Carte article each day. Today’s Kindle deals include several top-quality books from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Christ was the…
Logos users will want to grab the free commentary this month and also browse through the collection of nearly-free items. Also be sure to check out the Best Commentaries sale. Today’s Kindle deals include some new and old books. (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for June 2022) Canada: An Introduction for…
Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians. 🇨🇦 At Westminster Books you’ll find a deal on a resource meant to help younger people engage with the great hymns of the Christian faith. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of books. (Yesterday on the blog: Seasons of Sorrow: The Release Event (You’re Invited!)) The Triviality…
Grace and peace to you today. We are wrapping up the month with a few new Kindle deals, including a highly regarded biography of Harriet Tubman. (Yesterday on the blog: Not a Lack of Food, But a Lack of Hunger) When the Mob Shows Up the Monday After Roe Michael Lawrence: “About 7 p.m. on…
Looking for some good reading? Westminster Books is offering great deals on sets of commentaries and reference works. Whose Choice? “In 1973 I was 19 years old and a sophomore in college when the Supreme Court decided the Roe vs Wade case and legalized abortion. Honestly, however, I never expected the Court’s landmark decision to…
My church is once again offering an internship program for those who have completed seminary training or are near completion with the intention to pursue full-time pastoral ministry. Details are at the link. You’ll find a few new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: The Beauty of Duty) Finding Family “God’s family is a…
Good morning! Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice little collection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Tell God the Unvarnished Story) Four Compelling Reasons I Am Pro-Life “While much more could be said, these four reasons I am pro-life are reasons that I want to be on the tip of…
I hope and pray you have a wonderful, restful, worshipful weekend. There are some new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: On Worship) There are, of course, lots of articles about the big news from the Supreme Court yesterday. Here are a few recommendations: A Conflict of Visions: Comparing Rick Warren’s SBC Speech and…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. If you’re still getting caught up on Christian classics, you may want to look at this sale. Tom Hanks Gets Empathy Wrong Carl Trueman: “Tom Hanks recently declared that if Philadelphia, the movie that earned him one of his Oscars, were made today, it would…
Here’s a reminder that my forthcoming book Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God is now available for pre-order. You can reserve your copy at Amazon, Westminster Books, and so on. There are a couple of new Kindle deals from yesterday and today. (Yesterday on the blog: The Thing About…
May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. Westminster Books is offering a deal on a book that is meant to help your mind be still and quiet. The Moments that Matter This is a really good little article from Darryl. “I’ve stopped trying to recognize which moments matter. We’re…
May the God of love and peace be with you today. Today’s Kindle deals include the complete collection of Narnia novels, a key book on the transgender debate, and more. (Yesterday on the blog: Before You Pack Up and Leave…) Beneath Our Social-Justice Strife Thaddeus Williams: “Many social-justice battles have reached a standoff. People are…
Good morning and happy Monday! It’s Monday which means there is a new batch of Kindle deals from Crossway; you’ll also find the complete Narnia series at a massive discount. (Yesterday on the blog: A Lover of the Lord Lives There!) Did Paul Ever See Jesus During Our Lord’s Earthly Ministry? How interesting! “Although most…
My gratitude goes to ONE Audiobooks who sponsored the blog this way by giving away three audiobooks to anyone who wanted them. It’s not to late to get them! There’s a nice little collection of Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: What Is A Woman?) Don’t Miss Out On Majesty I love this anecdote…
I made the long drive back from Grand Rapids yesterday and had to scramble to get A La Carte done! But I did get it done, and here it is… (But first, I listened to Candice Millard’s The River of the Gods along the way and very much enjoyed it. Recommended!) The book on marriage…
Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting books. (Yesterday on the blog: 40 More Random Pieces of Advice for the Christian Life) Fathers, Lead the Way Here’s a reflection for fathers in the lead-up to Father’s Day. Let Your Sins Be Strong “We all tend to minimize our sinfulness. We look at the wrongs we…