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  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 15)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. I had been quite a slow week for Kindle deals, but I did find at least one good one for today. If “Representation” is the Issue, Where Are Pixar’s Religious Characters? Now that’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Tasteless Graceless Gervais This is an interesting…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 14)

    I am in Grand Rapids today on day two of recording the audiobook for Seasons of Sorrow. So far it is going quite well, I think, and I hope to be finished by this evening. (Yesterday on the blog: The Harder Our Earth, the Sweeter Our Heaven) Pastoral Q & A: Are More Prayers More…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 11)

    My gratitude goes to The Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to download your free copy of Truth on Fire, then stay on their mailing list to get more free books in the months to come. There are some classics on offer in today’s Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog:…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 9)

    Blessings to you, my friends. There are a couple of Kindle deals to consider today as you continue to build a library. (Yesterday on the blog: Are We Performing or Are We Participating?) One Month After the Roe Leak: Reflections on the Supreme Court’s Draft Opinion Though we saw many hot takes on that leaked…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 8)

    For those who are into board games, Amazon has a lot of them significantly discounted today (including the “Exit” games which we really enjoy). Westminster Books has just refreshed its children’s fiction section and is offering some pretty good deals. Today’s Kindle deals include at least one good book from RHB. The indelible conscience and…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 7)

    May the God of love and peace be with you today. It’s Zondervan who is headlining today’s list of Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog: Prayers That God Will Not Answer) Fantastic Fireflies (Video) The John 10:10 Project continues its stellar series of videos on the wonders of God’s creation. God’s Sovereignty, Our Suffering, and…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 6)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Husbands in Flirtation) Grief, but Not Without Hope, from Ames, Iowa “‘Sometimes there are weeks when the news comes faster than your heart can keep up.’ That’s what Cornerstone Church lead pastor Mark Vance told…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 4)

    May you know the Lord’s blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend. There are some great Kindle deals today, including books by Steve Lawson and Gregg Allison. (Yesterday on the blog: It’s the Air We Breathe) Showing Up Mattered “Every Christian who serves sometimes wonders if his or her efforts are having any…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 3)

    We are going around the world in A La Carte today! What a blessing that so many writers from so many nations choose to bless us with their wisdom. There are a few new Kindle deals today. Westminster Books is offering deals on their summer reading picks. The Intermediate State of the Dead in Christ…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 2)

    There are some interesting deals to look at in Logos’ monthly free and nearly-free collection. Today’s Kindle deals include a number that are worth a look. (Yesterday on the blog: 4 Guidelines for Dating Without Regrets) Lessons From Mainline Decline Kevin DeYoung shares some observations from the decline of mainstream churches. Let Nature Do Its…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 1)

    Good morning my friends. As we begin a new month, it may be good to once again remind ourselves of this: Right now, on this very day and at this very moment, God is reigning from his throne. (Yesterday on the blog: Summer Reading Suggestions for Students) Is My Marriage Over? “This is a question…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (May 31)

    May the God of love and peace be with you today. If you didn’t check in yesterday, you may want to take a look at the collection of Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog: Another Week in a Difficult and Hostile World) Grief Is Not the Enemy “Like love or joy or hope, grief is…

  • monday

    A La Carte (May 30)

    To my American friends and family, I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day today. I’ve been saying that for years now and still don’t know what a proper Memorial Day greeting is or if there even is one… Crossway has got us covered with a nice little list of Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog:…

  • Weekend A La Carte (May 28)

    I hope and trust you’ll all enjoy your weekend! If you’re into Kindle deals, you’ll find a few good ones today. I’d like to remind you 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…

  • friday

    A La Carte (May 27)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a handy little Father’s Day Gift Guide for those who want to get a jump on their shopping. (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for May 2022) When MAID goes to Church “I was recently taken aback to read…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (May 26)

    Grace and peace to you today. There’s a nice little list of Kindle deals this morning. (Yesterday on the blog: How Can We Measure Spiritual Progress?) Living in the Blackened Forest Brianna Lambert: “Yesterday I met a friend at a park and watched my three children play, while another mom got the worst phone call…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (May 25)

    It has been a good few days for Christian writing and I’m glad to share a roundup of some of the articles I’ve discovered in my online wanderings. Over at Westminster Books you’ll find a discount on Kevin DeYoung’s new book. There is a number of Kindle deals to glance at today. The Tearing Apart…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (May 24)

    The God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: My Heart Longs for Justice (Kind of)) The reckoning of the Lord Here is Al Mohler’s response to the report issues by Guidepost Solutions about abuse in the SBC. “I am writing this essay in one of the most difficult moments…

  • monday

    A La Carte (May 23)

    Happy Victoria Day to my fellow Canadians. I hope you enjoy your day off! Today’s Kindle deals include a list of titles from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Vultures Are Always the First to Smell Carrion) After Roe: What’s Our Job Now? Here’s George Grant in Tabletalk: “Circumstances change. Laws, courts, and administrations come and…

  • Weekend A La Carte (May 21)

    May you know the Lord’s blessings as you serve and worship him this weekend. There are a few new Kindle deals to look at today. (Yesterday on the blog: Should We Abandon “Evangelical?”) Consuming ideologies “J.K. Rowling, one of the most successful authors of all time, posted an interesting Twitter thread on April 20. I’ll…