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  • 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…

  • friday

    A La Carte (June 7)

    There’s another little list of Kindle deals to look at today. Enjoy! You may be interested in checking out the new (free) theological journal from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Permanent Things. And Nitoy Gonzales has another of his Freebie Round-Ups if you want more free stuff. How Anglicans in Canada Found New Life After Their…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (June 6)

    There are a few Kindle deals to look through today. (Yesterday on the blog: Affirming God’s Image) ‘Top Secret’ Maps Reveal the Massive Allied Effort Behind D-Day National Geographic has a really good overview of D-Day, the planning that went into it, and the weeks that followed. (This is, after all, the 75th anniversary of…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (June 5)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of this and a bit of that. Westminster Books has deals in the Bible Speaks Today commentary series—a wonderful resource for personal use or sermon preparation. Were Early Christian Scribes Untrained Amateurs? “In the ongoing debates about the reliability of early Christian manuscripts, and whether they have been transmitted…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (June 4)

    Today’s Kindle deals include one or two “normal” books, plus a massive selection (geared largely toward scholars) from Eerdmans. (Yesterday on the blog: But God Makes No Mistakes) The Beauty of a Little Life “Perhaps we misjudge the value of little lives also because we don’t evaluate correctly. We all know how to quantify selling…

  • monday

    A La Carte (June 3)

    Today’s Kindle deals include, like most Mondays, several good books from Crossway. Yesterday on the blog: Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call (Free Downloads) Three Approaches to Ecclesiastes Here’s a good look at some of the different ways to approach Ecclesiastes. “In my observation, Ecclesiastes is second only to Revelation in the number of competing…

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 1)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good list to kick off a new month. This month’s free book from Christian Audio is The Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren. There are a few discounted books to go with it, like Trillia Newbell’s Enjoy. Free from Logos this month is a whole course taught…

  • friday

    A La Carte (May 31)

    Today’s Kindle deals include, well, not a whole lot. It has been a bit of a slow week as these things go. In Defence Of Deep Friendships It’s true, this: “We need a friend that shares more than just a passing interest in a mutual hobby. We need a friend that is more than just…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (May 30)

    Unfortunately, it’s a no Kindle deal kind of day today. Let’s try again tomorrow. (Yesterday on the blog: What Does It Mean To Be A Christian Blogger?) Can We Live Longer but Stay Younger? While this article veers into evolutionary silliness at one point, it first has lots of interesting facts and observations about aging.…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (May 29)

    There are a couple of fairly minor Kindle deals to consider today. If you prefer printed books, Westminster Books has deals on a bunch of May’s new releases. Longer Than This isn’t just one of the best blog articles I found yesterday, but possibly a contender for one of the best blog articles I’ve ever…