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  • monday

    A La Carte (December 9)

    Today’s Kindle deals include books that come from a pretty healthy list of different authors and publishers. (Yesterday on the blog: A Textbook Pastoral Prayer) Controversial Compromise If you’re in the US, you might have heard about this and had some questions about it. “A Republican congressman on Friday introduced sweeping legislation he says will…

  • Weekend A La Carte (December 7)

    Having just done the long Frankfurt airport sprint, I made an impossible connection and am on my way home! I can’t wait to see my family. I’ll provide a kind of trip report next week. Today’s Kindle deals include a few “everyday” books and a couple of Christmas selections. Plus, Westminster Books has a deal…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 6)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a list headlined by books from Eerdmans. I am just now about to leave Kitwe, Zambia, to make the long journey home (which involves driving to Ndola, then flying to Johannesburg, Frankfurt, and finally Toronto). If all goes well, I should be home Saturday afternoon. Weeknight Dinner Around the World Here…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (December 5)

    There is a good and diverse collection of Kindle deals to look over today. Westminster Books has all Crossway Bibles heavily discounted this month. (Yesterday on the blog: The 2020 Christian Reading Challenge) The Self-Help Movement That Is Upending American Christianity This longform article, which is not written from a Christian perspective, does a good…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (December 4)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a long list of books, the great majority of which are by Matthias Media, one of those “everything they publish is sound” publishers. Good News! God Does not Love You Unconditionally Good news, indeed! “Just to be clear, the Bible does not teach that God loves unconditionally or that you should…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (December 3)

    It has been strange working 7 hours ahead of my usual time zone this week. I’ve not been able to track down any Kindle deals for today, though may add some later if and when I gain internet access again. (Yesterday on the blog: Is There Still a Place for Blogs in 2020?) What Does…

  • A La Carte (December 2)

    As you’d expect for Cyber Monday, there are lots of Kindle deals available today. Because I’m in Africa and have spotty internet plus an intense schedule, I’ve not been able to put the time into gathering other Cyber Monday deals. I’ll just refer you to the Black Friday page and suggest that most who had…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 30)

    Good morning from Lusaka, Zambia, where today I am scheduled to speak at the graduation ceremonies for African Christian University I’ve put together a list of a few Kindle deals that might interest you. Door-To-Door With a Difference This article contains some good and honest ideas for door-to-door evangelism in neighborhoods. 8 Ways Expository Preaching…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 29)

    As you would expect, there are a lot of Kindle deals today. And beyond the Kindle deals, there are tons of other Black Friday specials to be had. Please consult my dedicated Black Friday Deals for Christians page to see what might be of interest to you. Can a Fallen Christian Leader Ever Be Restored?…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 28)

    Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends and family! You go ahead and enjoy the day and in the meantime I’ll be putting together a long list of Black Friday deals. Check in tomorrow to see what I dig up! Today’s Kindle deals include a long selection of books, many of them by John MacArthur…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 27)

    Logos has the amazing NICOT and NICNT series at 40% off at the moment. I still think the Circle device is a near-essential part of a family’s plan to protect their kids online. You can now get $40 off with the coupon code CIRCLE40. Black Friday is coming up and, as is my custom, I’ll…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 26)

    Today’s Kindle deals include quite a long list of interesting books. The final pre-Black Friday deal from Logos is 25% off Logos 8 Gold. (Yesterday on the blog: 4 Common Critics and Constructive Ways to Respond to Them) Core Convictions about Prayer Here are a few core convictions about prayer. “To experience God in our…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 25)

    Matthias Media, everyone’s favorite Australian Christian publisher, came through with a batch of solid Kindle deals today. The Worst Time to Plant a Church This is the neat story of The Falls Church Anglican. “The crisis hit The Episcopal Church in 2003, The Falls Church responded by planting a church among the poor in Washington,…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include quite a long list of books that cross all kinds of categories. (Yesterday on the blog: The Heart of the Preacher) Gender, Intersectionality, and Critical Theory If you’re wanting to get caught up on issues related to gender, intersectionality, and critical theory, this article is extremely helpful. Is It Sinful to…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 22)

    There are some solid Kindle deals today from IV Press. A reminder for those who prefer to listen: Many of my articles go out as an audio blog (i.e. podcast). You can find details here. (Canadians only: Amazon has finally done a one-day board game sale at their Canadian store.) There Are No Extraordinary Means…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 21)

    Some people have asked me about a 2020 Christian Reading Challenge. I’m hard at work on it and expect it will be ready in very early December. Stay tuned! Westminster Books has a sale on R.C. Sproul’s commentaries. (Yesterday on the blog: When the Forbidden Woman Is in Your Home) Hurdles to Literacy and God’s…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 20)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of a grab bag (in which you’ll find some Piper, some Eareckson Tada, and more). Westminster Books has a deal on a new video series from Tim Keesee called Luke’s Dispatches. (Tim and I, as you may remember, are currently fundraising for another journey.) Chick-fil-A Stops Giving to Salvation…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 19)

    You will find a new few Kindle deals if you’re into such things! I am excited to be speaking at the graduation ceremony for African Christian University on November 30. I’ll also be preaching at Kabwata Baptist Church (AM) and Emmasdale Baptist Church (PM) in Lusaka on December 1. I hope to see you many…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 18)

    There is an extensive list of Kindle deals today that includes something for just about everyone. I happened to notice Amazon has Melissa & Doug toys on sale today in case you’re doing early Christmas shopping. They were always a smash with our kids. (Yesterday on the blog: Working Up a Spiritual Sweat) Your Listening…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 16)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of books for young adults as well as some classics. (Yesterday on the blog: Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God) Don’t Be Duped “In any sphere of culture, leaders are trying to sell themselves and their views. In fact, the very reason these leaders often rise…