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  • friday

    A La Carte (June 24)

    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…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 23)

    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…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 22)

    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…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 21)

    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…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 20)

    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…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 18)

    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…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 17)

    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…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 16)

    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…

  • 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…