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  • 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…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (July 28)

    Amazon has board games on sale today, and they include some good picks. (e.g. as a family, we’ve been enjoying some of the Exit games.) Today’s Kindle deals include books by Francis Schaeffer, Jared Wilson, Randy Alcorn, and Warren Wiersbe. (Yesterday on the blog: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters) Further Reflections on Recent Conversations…

  • monday

    A La Carte (July 27)

    I’ve had a number of people ask about the third and final part of my review of White Fragility. It is coming soon! I had to preach on Sunday, so the sermon was my week’s major focus. But with that behind me, I’ll get back to the review. Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple…

  • Weekend A La Carte (July 25)

    As the week comes to a close, I want to remind you of MinistryNetwork by Westminster (this week’s sponsor) and encourage you to check it out. Today’s Kindle deals include some classics and a couple of newer books. (Yesterday on the blog: Parents: To Join Social Media Is To Witness Death) Remember, It’s A Privilege!…

  • friday

    A La Carte (July 24)

    It sure was nice to watch a bit of baseball last night! While I don’t much care for any of the teams that played, the return of baseball seems like a little down payment on the eventual return to normalcy. I’m looking forward to catching the Blue Jays tonight. Today’s Kindle deals include a whole…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (July 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include one of John Piper’s lesser-known books, along with a few others. (Yesterday on the blog: White Fragility and the Bible’s Big Story) J.I. Packer’s Funeral (Video) J.I. Packer’s funeral will be held today at 2 PM EST. You can watch the livestream on YouTube. J.I. Packer: Seven Personal Reflections George Sinclair…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 22)

    If you are looking for something to help your Bible study, Westminster Books is offering up to 50% off the Knowing the Bible series of study guides. There’s another handful of Kindle deals to look at today, and among them is Christopher Yuan’s excellent memoir. Covid, Christians, & the Civil Magistrate Keith Mathison takes a…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (July 21)

    I was told that yesterday’s link to the Logos sale was messed up, so I’ll try it again. Click here to see the sale on Zondervan products. Or click here to see a couple of Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog: White Fragility and Getting White People To Talk About Racism) Uncommon Brothers Marshall Segal…

  • monday

    A La Carte (July 20)

    There is a handful for Kindle deals today, plus some from Saturday if you skipped the weekend. Logos users would do well to take a look at the sale on Zondervan products, since some excellent products have been discounted. (Yesterday on the blog: The Day I Was J.I. Packer’s Mailman) A Time to Mourn and…

  • Weekend A La Carte (July 18)

    My gratitude goes to Westminster Books for sponsoring the blog this week with news of their new referral rewards program. Today’s Kindle deals include a handful of classics as well as at least one newer book. Logos users will want to check out the sale on Zondervan products. There are some great deals! (Yesterday on…