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  • Weekend A La Carte (July 4)

    I wish all of my American friends (and family) a joyful and celebratory Independence Day today. Today’s Kindle deals include the usual Saturday classics with a few newer titles as well. (Yesterday on the blog: A Mid-Year Bible-Reading Checkup (Don’t Give Up!)) Proud to Be an American? Bruce Ashford: “As we celebrate the Fourth of…

  • friday

    A La Carte (July 3)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few books that are worth a look. Westminster Books is offering a deal on a new book called Sketches of Faith and, with it, some excellent church history books for kids. Master Cleanse This is a fascinating and insightful article on Robin DiAngelo’s White Fragility and women’s self-help. “Female self-loathing…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (July 2)

    There are once again some good picks in the daily roundup of Kindle deals. Also be sure to check yesterday’s list if you missed it. (Yesterday on the blog: Hope When Life Unravels) With Liberty and Justice for All Kevin DeYoung has written a reflection on national history and identity. Here’s a key quote: “We…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 1)

    Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians! I hope and trust it will be a restful, celebratory kind of day. Today’s Kindle deals include a long list of solid works like Costi Hinn’s God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel as well as books by MacArthur, Stott, Zacharias, and others. You may also want to…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 30)

    If you’re looking to grow your ebook library, Westminster Books has about 350 of Crossways ebooks on sale at 50% off. (Yesterday on the blog: Follow the Way You Want To Be Followed) A Day for Lament at the Supreme Court Here’s Marvin Olasky writing for WORLD: “Roberts may have the opportunity to redeem himself…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 29)

    I trust you enjoyed your weekend, whether it involved watching a service from home or attending a local church. My family enjoyed a mix yesterday—we attended the service, then did a Zoom-based church business meeting. We are definitely in a bit of a lull when it comes to Kindle deals. There are still a couple…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 27)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some classics as well as commentaries by Stott and Kidner. (Yesterday on the blog: 12 New and Notable Books for June 2020) Systemic Racism, God’s Grace, and the Human Heart: What the Bible Teaches About Structural Sin Albert Mohler has a helpful look at systemic racism. “Sin corrupts every institution and…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 26)

    I wanted to remind you about Ligonier’s amazing free service through which they’re available 24 hours a day to answer your theological questions. They’ve also got an extensive archive of already-answered questions. If you’re looking for something to watch, be sure to check out my friend Tim Keesee’s new Luke’s Dispatches video which is on…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 25)

    Lately I’ve been catching up with episodes of the Reformanda Initiative podcast. It’s a fascinating analysis and discussion of Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. Highly recommended! There is just one Kindle deal today, but it’s a relatively new book by Alistair Begg and I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 24)

    There’s another handful of Kindle deals to look at today. Westminster Books is having a great sale on what I consider one of the best commentary series out there for devotion or sermon prep: The Reformed Expository Commentary series. They’ve got the associated Bible studies discounted as well. Why You Should Never Take the Mass…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a few titles. It has been a slow couple of days. If you’re really hurting for something to read, why not try the May/June issue of Reformed Perspective which is free to read in PDF format. (Yesterday on the blog: Sometimes It’s Best To Express Your Wisdom in Silence) One…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 22)

    There is not a whole lot new on the Kindle front, but if you didn’t check in over the weekend it may be worth a look to see what you missed. (Yesterday on the blog: Make Your Life a Song!) Impromptu Interview with Todd Friel and Steve Lawson (Video) I rather enjoyed this somewhat-serious somewhat-silly…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 20)

    My gratitude goes to SolaSites for sponsoring the blog this week! If your church or ministry needs a new website, they would love to speak to you. Today’s Kindle deals include some classics and at least one other book. There are two days remaining in a summer sale from Westminster Books. There are lots of…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 19)

    The Good Book Company has a free e-book copy of Jeff Medders’ Humble Calvinism for you. I say again, free book. Today’s Kindle deals are highlighted by Tessa Thompson’s Laughing at the Days To Come. Sharing Jesus with Mormon Missionaries You can read this one now, of course, but it may also be a good…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 18)

    I used to wonder at what age an afternoon nap became a near-crucial component of daily life. The answer, it turns out, is whatever age I am now (which I believe is 43). And now you know the answer too. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of solid and relatively new commentaries as well as…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 17)

    Today’s Kindle deals include more commentaries. Among them is Waltke’s excellent volume on Genesis. Those who know Greek will want to check out the new Greek Scripture Journals from Crossway, on sale this week at Westminster Books. Tend Your Own Garden Garden, of course, is metaphorical. “I read my Bible and I prayed. I prayed…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 16)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a long list of commentaries and other reference material. (Yesterday on the blog: The One About Calvinism and Evangelism) Supreme Court: Employment Law Protects Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Joe Carter explains the recent ruling from the Supreme Court. “There are at least three reasons Christians should be concerned about this…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 15)

    It sure was a joy to worship as a church yesterday, albeit as a much-reduced one for the time being. Masks and distancing and other measures were a small price to pay to join together once again… Today’s Kindle deals include a great commentary by John Stott as well as a couple of books by…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 13)

    My gratitude goes to Reformation Heritage Books for sponsoring the blog this week. The Works of William Perkins is quite a set and presents a worthy challenge! Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of good picks for younger folk along with some classics. (Yesterday on the blog: The Gathering Storm) A Compassionate, Counter-Cultural, Christian Response…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 12)

    In recent days I’ve had a number of people ask for book recommendations (for both kids and adults) on the subject of race. Westminster Books just sent a newsletter with suggestions, and those titles are worth considering. There are a few new Kindle deals to take a look at today. The Christian Art of Dying…