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  • monday

    A La Carte (December 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good selection of titles. We used to be able to count on Crossway for some new deals each Monday; I wonder if and when they will return… (Yesterday on the blog: A Prayer for a Sunday Evening) The Courage To Say “Help” This is so true. “It is hard…

  • Weekend A La Carte (December 21)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several books, among them John Stott’s excellent “commentary-devotionals” on Romans. (Yesterday on the blog: 7 New and Notable Books for December) 2019: A Christian Music Review Every year Jeremy Howard writes up a list of the best Christian music of the past 12 months. Every year I link to it (even…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 20)

    The Kindle deals seem to be slowing down a little pre-Christmas, but I did track down a few that you may want to look at. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus Were Not Refugees While there may be some similarities, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus were not refugees as we understand the term today. “There is a thought-provoking…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (December 19)

    I’m running a little late today and haven’t yet had time to dig for Kindle deals. I’ll do that now and see if I can find anything interesting. Logos users: My recommended NT commentary bundle is 50% off right now—a great deal! That will get you some rock-solid commentaries to begin or extend any collection.…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (December 18)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of books. Interrelated Revelation Here’s a good explanation of how special revelation and natural revelation relate to one another. Occupation Growth and Decline This chart shows which occupations have grown and which have declined over the decades. Double Giveaway: Puritan Paperbacks & Martyn Lloyd-Jones Romans Set (SPONSORED LINK)…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (December 17)

    I spent a long time looking for Kindle deals and came up with just a handful of them. You may be interested in knowing that Amazon has family board games on sale today. Clue is one of our family favorites. (Yesterday on the blog: Faith Children’s Village: A Ministry You Should Know) How Do I…

  • monday

    A La Carte (December 16)

    Today’s Kindle deals include, among other things, a long list of issues of Matthias Media’s excellent The Briefing magazine. Logos users will probably want to check out the annual 12 Days of Logos and other Christmas deals. (Yesterday on the blog: God Alone Can Save: A Prayer) Every Pastor Needs a Lula Mae Pryor: A…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (December 14)

    Today’s Kindle deals include two classics as well as one newer work that, though I’ve not read it, is said to be excellent. Why Was Baby Jesus Laid in a Manger? “This time of year, the words roll right off the tongue. And every child’s first question is: What is a manger? When the teacher…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 13)

    It seems to be a bit of a slow day for Kindle deals with only a couple added. I’ll continue to look and see what else I can find. I know many friends of my family read this blog and are wondering about funeral arrangements for my father. The service will be held on Wednesday…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (December 12)

    Today’s Kindle deals include at least a few books that are worth a peek. The deals at Westminster Books this week are on theological works. Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning The latest issue of the 9Marks Journal is all about complementarianism. I’ve only read bits and pieces so far, but have already found it very…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (December 11)

    Thanks to all who sent along condolences yesterday. Though I read each and everyone, there were far too many for me to reply to each one. But do know how blessed and encouraged we are by the outpouring of love. Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of this and that. (Yesterday on the blog: Trip…

  • 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?…