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  • wednesday

    A La Carte (December 9)

    It was a year ago today that my father unexpectedly went to be with the Lord—the start of what has been the most difficult 12-month period we’ve known. Yet through it we’ve experienced so much of the Lord’s kindness—so many of his blessings. And it’s somehow comforting to know that my dad was waiting in…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (December 8)

    I haven’t been able to dig up any noteworthy Kindle deals after yesterday’s huge list. I’ll keep looking… (Yesterday on the blog: Goodnight Till Then) Why Doesn’t God Make His Existence More Obvious? Have you asked (or been asked) this question before? “It is a common objection to the existence of God: why doesn’t he…

  • monday

    A La Carte (December 7)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a massive list of deals. If you’ve got a Kindle, today’s a good day… (Yesterday on the blog: No Hope Without Christ’s Righteousness) Sanctorum Communionem “As I stood there in that big echoey room, I sighed and considered all that has not gone on in there since March. ‘I believe the…

  • Weekend A La Carte (December 5)

    My thanks goes to The Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week. It is corporate sponsors and personal patrons who make this site possible and I’m thankful for each one. Today’s Kindle deals include a collection of newer and older books. (Yesterday on the blog: I Fear God, and I’m Afraid of God)…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 4)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of titles, though one of them is by R.C. Sproul. I thought I’d include a few songs that, for one reason or another, have been important to me lately: Well Done by The Afters (This version of the song is set to a slideshow of Nick that we…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (December 2)

    This month’s free book from Logos is a must download: Philip Ryken’s excellent commentary on Exodus. There are several other volumes in the same commentary series available for only a few dollars, so stock up! Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good list of books. (Also, if you’re into board games, Amazon has a bunch…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (December 1)

    Crossway is holding a pretty good sale on ESVs for Crossway+ members. (Crossway+ is a free subscription.) There are a few interesting books discounted as part of today’s Kindle deals. You may also want to check out their new batch of general market deals which include, for example, McCulloughs’s incredible biography of Truman. (Yesterday on…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 30)

    You may want to look at this updated article from Friday in which I’ve listed Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. I’ll be updating it through the day. I’m going to keep looking, but for now the list of Kindle deals for the day is quite modest. I noticed that Amazon has Hasbro games on…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 28)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some contemporary books along with some classics. I believe this is the first time I’ve seen the price drop on Mez McConnell’s The Creaking on the Stairs. (Yesterday on the blog: Black Friday 2020 Deals for Christians) Secret Sins Will Harm Others “One of the most treacherous lies we can believe…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 27)

    As is my tradition, I’ve put together a post dedicated to Black Friday Deals for Christians. I haven’t yet gotten to today’s Kindle deals, but will update that page when I track some down. A Day of Reckoning “The day has come in Victoria where Christians and Churches need to decide whether to obey God…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 26)

    I hope my American friends and family enjoy their Thanksgiving celebrations today. While you are doing that, I will begin scouring the web for Black Friday deals geared toward Christians. Check in tomorrow for the annual roundup. Today’s Kindle deals include three solid picks that span three different genres. Not Much to Be Thankful For…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 25)

    Westminster Books has put together a Christmas Gift Guide that may help guide your shopping. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Crossway and a volume in the excellent God’s Word for You series. Critical Race Theory, Part 1 If you’ve wondered about John Piper’s perspective on Critical Race Theory, you can find out…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 24)

    I know America is heading into shut-down mode ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. While you feast, I’ll be creating my annual roundup of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Stay tuned for that. There aren’t a lot of Kindle deals today, but on the short list is Albert Martin’s excellent Grieving, Hope and Solace. (Yesterday…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 23)

    Saturday’s funeral for my son was every bit as difficult as we would have expected, and the interment perhaps even more so. But God is good, and God is kind, and he has been a tremendous comfort to us. I’ll have more to say in the weeks to come, I’m sure, but this week am…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 20)

    As of today my family has served out our 14-day quarantine following our return from the US. Though we emerge into rumors of a looming lockdown, we can at least leave the house for now… Today’s Kindle deals include some really good picks (e.g. The Lord of the Rings for just $1.99). What Does the…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 19)

    I know there are some who plan to live-stream Nick’s funeral service on Saturday. For that reason I have created a page that can be bookmarked; a link to the video will be added on Saturday morning. The service will begin at approximately 10 AM EST. Also, many have asked if there is a way…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 18)

    You might like to check out these new Puritan box sets from Banner of Truth, on sale at Westminster Books. I got them in the mail recently and can attest to their quality. Both Crossway and Zondervan have spoiled us today with some really good Kindle deals. Guerrilla Cultural Warfare “Increasingly we are finding that…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 17)

    There is, once again, a nice little list of Kindle deals to browse through. (Yesterday on the blog: If God Did It, It Must Be Good. Right?) Loss What a stunning piece of writing this is. “Loss. The memory comes back. Distinct. Clear. From 1972. One hot, humid afternoon in Kediri, Indonesia. I’m just arriving…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 16)

    By way of update, we have now passed the halfway point of our quarantine and on Friday will have served out our 14 days. For those asking, my son’s funeral will be held on Saturday morning. Details are forthcoming. There’s a nice little list of Kindle deals to browse through today. Conflict Grabs Attention, But…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 14)

    My gratitude goes to Rooted for sponsoring the blog this week. Sponsors (along with patrons) play a key role in keeping the site going, and I’m thankful for each one. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of books—a few classics and even a theological novel. (Yesterday on the blog: The Cruelty of Quarantine: A Lament)…