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  • Weekend A La Carte (June 29)

    There are some Kindle deals to consider today. Also, if you’re looking for a new ESV, Westminster Books has some of their “content Bibles” on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: A Teen Girl’s Guide To Growing in Christ) The Majority of Gospel Work Is Done By A “Forgotten Army” Of Churches And Pastors “In recent…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 28)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. Logos users: There is a flash sale on James Montgomery Boice’s excellent commentaries. Golf and the Sanctity of Life It’s good, right, and important to celebrate the accomplishments of people with special needs. However, it’s also important we don’t do so in such a way that subtly…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 27)

    As usual, there’s a selection of Kindle deals for you to consider. Westminster Books has deals on a bunch of new books and Bible studies. (Yesterday on the blog: The Coming Millennial Midlife Crisis) Is God Angry at Me When I Sin? John Piper answers. “As a born-again believer, is God still angry at me…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 26)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a book by John Piper and a book about Lloyd-Jones. Crossway will give you a free ebook copy of 12 Ways Your iPhone is Changing You if you fill out a brief survey. Pro-Life For All: The Image of God in the Elderly Be sure to read this one! “The statistics…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 25)

    There are a few new Kindle deals for today. (Yesterday on the blog: This Is Not Your Grandparents’ Church) What the New Testament Teaches about Divorce and Remarriage Andy Naselli shared an article on divorce and remarriage he wrote for the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal. If you’d like to better understand the lay of the…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 24)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some books from Crossway and a personal favorite by Richard Rogers. Wokeness and Legalism This is a very interesting look at how the secular woke movement is essentially a religion that is fatally flawed by legalism. “What does it mean to ‘become woke?’ It is to gain a special insight, right?…

  • Sunday A La Carte (June 23)

    Every day I scour the internet to look for interesting articles and videos. Sometimes I find far more than can fit from Monday to Saturday, and this was one of those weeks. Hence, here’s a Sunday edition of A La Carte. I recommend watching Alistair Begg on “Knowing vs Feeling in Worship” at least once…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (June 22)

    Today’s Kindle deals include plenty of books and study Bibles. Christian Audio is having their twice-yearly sale which means just about everything is marked down to $7.49. It’s a good time to stock up for those long summer drives. (Yesterday on the blog: 8 New and Notable Books for June) The Downfall of the Virtual…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 21)

    Westminster Books discounted has three titles they recommend you read this summer. If you know Greek or want to, you may enjoy Bill Mounce’s “Greek Word of the Day” videos on YouTube. They are worth the 30-40 second investment. Recollection Let yourself just get lost in this beautiful writing. (Here’s hoping this is someday just…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 20)

    I managed to scrape together a small collection of Kindle deals you can browse through. (Yesterday on the blog: Peril on Both Sides) Touch Read this one. Seriously, just read it. The Normcore Opulence of Preachers Wearing Four-Figure Sneakers That Instagram account Preachersnsneakers continues to make waves, this time hitting the New Yorker. They say…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 19)

    I spent a bunch of time this morning scrolling through endless lists of books and found some neat Kindle deals along the way. Westminster Books has a great new edition of a great old book you may want to check out. How to Choose the Right Seminary: 6 Factors to Consider If you’re thinking about…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 18)

    There’s a fair bit of Piper and Keller in today’s Kindle deals, though some of it is on the high end of bargain territory. Still, there are deals to be had. If you’re into podcasts, or even if you’re not, you may enjoy the new show “Extremities.” Episode one was just fascinating. David Powlison’s memorial…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 17)

    There are just a few Kindle deals today, but they are some good ones, at least. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped One Sunday in June) Dad Jokes Never Go Out of Style I can’t even tell how much I enjoy making my daughters roll their eyes through a great (which is to say,…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (June 15)

    Today’s Kindle deals include mostly classics, but some newer ones as well. You might enjoy exploring Eikon, CBMW’s new journal for biblical anthropology. (Yesterday on the blog: Whether I Sink Too Low or Soar Too High) National Geographic Travel Photo Contest There are some stunning shots in this year’s travel photo contest. We Will Sneer…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 14)

    I’m a few time zones removed from home so am posting this before bed. I’ll check for Kindle deals when I get up. Distinguishing Marks of a Quarrelsome Person Kevin DeYoung provides some of the marks that distinguish a quarrelsome person. Also, don’t be a quarrelsome person. He Gave Himself Up for Another You’ll enjoy…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 13)

    There’s a new issue of the always-excellent Credo magazine for you to download or read online. (Yesterday on the blog: Not What You Think) 5 Questions to Ask When You Are Suffering It was this kind of wisdom that gave people such respect for David Powlison. Reading the Bible Upside Down The pope recently approved…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 12)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several books (like Echoes of Exodus). Be sure to check out Westminster Books for some deals on books for children. Spiritual Fruit Grows Slowly I found this an encouraging reminder that even though spiritual growth often happens slower than we’d like, that doesn’t make it any less real. Meditation Apps and…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 11)

    I didn’t find any new and interesting Kindle deals, so will try again tomorrow. You may be interested in downloading the new issue of Reformed Perspective magazine. (Yesterday on the blog: What Is a Family, Anyway?) For Pastors Only (But You Can Eavesdrop) “Can you think of the name of a fellow pastor you would…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 10)

    Today’s Kindle deals include books from Crossway and other good publishers. There were many tributes to David Powlison posted over the weekend. Here are a few: John Piper; Kevin DeYoung; Ray Ortlund; Paul Miller; Paul Tripp. Why We Need to be Intentional with How We Use Social Media “Friends, do we want to glorify God…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 8)

    Another day, another brief selection of Kindle deals, including a couple of classics. (Yesterday on the blog: Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Opportunity) David Powlison (1949–2019) David Powlison died yesterday at the age of 69. I did not know Powlison well, but in our few interactions, what stood out to me was his kindness. He was a…