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  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 19)

    If you’ve got an interest in hymns or the wider subject of worship, you may be interested in this week’s deal(s) from Westminster Books. Today’s Kindle deals include Joel Beeke’s helpful little book on the cure for backsliding. The Evil Eye Interesting: “Many cultures’ folk religions believe in the evil eye. In our area of…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 18)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few good books, among them the much-praised Confronting Christianity. (Yesterday on the blog: It’s Only Money) Medical Marijuana and Christian Ethics Here’s a brief look at some of the ethical issues related to medical marijuana. “The appropriate use of medications is morally permissible for Christians. Yet, at this stage, it…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 17)

    I made it safely home on Saturday and am now into my second two-week quarantine. I was told at the border that unless I remain completely separate from the rest of my household, they have to quarantine with me. So now the three of us are confined to the house until the end of the…

  • Sunday A La Carte (August 16)

    This was one of those weeks where I collected so many good links that I decided that rather than throwing some of them away, I’d add an extra Sunday edition of A La Carte. I hope you enjoy it! The Blessing Of Plural Eldership Here are just a few of the blessings of plural eldership.…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 15)

    I dropped the kids at Boyce/SBTS yesterday and am heading home today! While it was a really sad goodbye, I’ll be glad to be home… My thanks goes to Clarifying the Bible for sponsoring the blog this week. Please do check out their great material aimed at helping you better understand your Bible. Today’s Kindle…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 14)

    My kids and I have now spent two weeks in isolation in Kentucky and today is move-in day for Boyce College and Southern Seminary. If all goes well I’ll drop them there today and head home for my next two-week quarantine tomorrow! I dug up just one single solitary Kindle deals today. If you’re just…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 13)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a selection of good books, some for general readers and some for the more academically inclined. Parents and/or grandparents may want to take a look at this week’s deal from Westminster Books. (Yesterday on the blog: Why You Really Need To Be Praying For Your Pastor) COVID-19 and the Power of…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 12)

    My kids and I are nearing the end of our two-week stretch of isolation here just outside of Louisville. All has gone well and, unsurprisingly, we are itching to get going! We are going through a bit of a slow period when it comes to Kindle deals, but you will find at least a couple…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 11)

    Today’s Kindle deals include titles by Keller, Mohler, Perkins, and the Babylon Bee. (Yesterday on the blog: Meatless, Cheeseless, Crustless Pizza and the Evangelical Church) “Your Will Be Done”: Powerful Not Pathetic Praying “your will be done” is not some kind of admission of defeat. It “is not pathetic or pedestrian, it is powerful and…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 10)

    I spent my weekend the way I spent my week—in quarantine here in the Louisville suburbs. Just another few days, though, and I should be able to get my kids to college and get myself home! There’s a nice little list of Kindle deals for those who collect them. (Yesterday on the blog: A Repentance…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 8)

    Today marks my 22nd wedding anniversary, though Aileen and I are 550 miles apart! In fact, this is the first of our anniversaries we’ve ever spent away from one another (since I’m still quarantining with my kids in Kentucky)! One week to go… There’s a pretty good list of Kindle deals today, especially as Saturdays…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 7)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few good titles, though many of them go on sale quite often. Sinclair Fergusons To Seek and to Save is, of course, worth checking out. Westminster Books has a deal on volumes of the ESV Expository Commentary which is establishing itself as an excellent series. It’s Ok To Disagree Sometimes…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 6)

    I’ve come to day 6 of my first 14-day quarantine. I’ve been writing lots, but also reading some excellent pre-pub books: Cynical Theories (Helen Pluckrose & James Lindsay), Live Not by Lies (Rod Dreher), and The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (Carl Trueman). Each is compelling in its own way, and each helps…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (August 5)

    Westminster books has some deals on Lexham Press books. My top picks would be The Care of Souls, Piercing Heaven, and Jesus Wins. There are just a couple of Kindle deals today. Leadership Savvy Doesn’t Make a Pastor “For all those lessons, I never quite became the leader I’d imagined, and it never seemed to…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (August 4)

    Here’s a single sentence from Paul Martin’s pastoral prayer that I think is worth pondering. Praying specifically for our Premier (think Governor if you’re American) he prayed, “Help us to pray for him more than we complain about him.” Ouch! Methinks many of us have some repenting and praying to do… Today’s Kindle deals include…

  • monday

    A La Carte (August 3)

    I recently decided to start slowly reading through church history while taking careful notes to help with my retention. I opened my note-taking app and found … notes I had taken while slowly reading through church history. Not only had I forgotten the history, but I’d forgotten the notes! This is an uphill battle… Today’s…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 1)

    I am traveling today! For the first time since February I am going to board an airplane and cross an international border. At least, that’s the plan. This should be interesting… There are lots of Kindle deals to sort through today! You may also want to take a look at their monthly general market deals.…

  • friday

    A La Carte (July 31)

    I know I had said I hoped to have my White Fragility review finalized by today, but sadly I’m going to have to bounce it to next week (for which you have my apologies). Life has become very topsy-turvy for reasons that will become obvious next week. Those who keep an eye on Kindle deals…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (July 30)

    Westminster Books has a great sale on the excellent God’s Word for You series of Bible study guides which are ideal for personal or group study. (Yesterday on the blog: How To Respond to Social Media Enemies) A Real Miracle in Prosperity Network Wouldn’t this be amazing if it’s proven true over time? “In his…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 29)

    There’s an eclectic list of Kindle deals today that includes my little book Devoted. Logos users will want to check out these monthly deals before they’re gone! You Will Regret Giving In Garrett Kell: “When you face temptation, you enter a battle even more dangerous than having a rattler striking at your face. The Scriptures…