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  • Sunday A La Carte

    It has been one of those weeks in which I collected more good links than I was able on include in the week’s regularly-scheduled A La Carte posts. Thus, here is a rare Sunday edition that includes some that were too good to just erase. Facebook Is Changing News Feed (Again) to Stop Fake News…

  • Weekend A La Carte (April 13)

    The Kindle deals keep rolling; as usual, Saturday’s focus seems to be on some classics. (Yesterday on the blog: How to Encourage that Preacher) Must Women Really Keep Silent in the Churches? Denny Burk looks at a tricky text and whether or not it’s just a cultural command. He provides a compelling interpretation and explanation.…

  • friday

    A La Carte (April 12)

    There are some pretty good Kindle deals to take advantage of today. Westminster Books has a sale on apologetics resources, headlined by a new book by Rebecca McLaughlin. Happy and Productive This is a happy story from WORLD magazine. “When Chris Gargiulo finished his 30th year of working at a McDonald’s in this city 37…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (April 11)

    It isn’t much of a day for Kindle deals, at least as far as I can see. We’ll try again tomorrow. Maybe you can find something else interesting at Nitoy Gonzalez’s Freebie Round-Up. (Yesterday on the blog: 10 New and Notable Books for April) It’s Time To Go On the Offensive There’s lots of good…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (April 10)

    The Kindle deals continue to roll on with some newer ones and some classics. Westminster Books has a collection of Easter resources on sale. There is material for individuals, families, and bulk distribution. Vain Generosity Dave Hare reflects on a tragic situation. “The truth is, giving to the poor is nearly always impractical. Try as…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (April 9)

    It’s not the greatest day ever for Kindle deals, but there are still a few to look at for the collectors. (Yesterday on the blog: PreachersNSneakers and Pastors as Lifestyle Brands) Christian Discourse in an Age of Outrage Yes, we’ve all seen this again and again. “The world has never seen an age like today,…

  • monday

    A La Carte (April 8)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several good books from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130): Singing from the Depths) This Is America Here’s some insight: “I have a feeling that many Christians see the Bible’s warnings about ‘wolves in sheep’s clothing’ in this abstract way of crazies like the t.v.…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (April 6)

    Today’s Kindle deals include one newer title as well as a few classics. Als0, the latest fiction title from Cruciform Press features a missionary to an unreached people living in the jungles of Venezuela. Ernie Bowman shares his hope that the book can inspire future missionaries. (Yesterday on the blog: A Company of Heroes) The…

  • friday

    A La Carte (April 5)

    We are spoiled for choice when it comes to Kindle deals, as there’s yet another good list today. When Physical Intimacy is Hard “The world tells us that to attain sexual fulfillment we need to have varied and numerous sexual experiences. Instead, we need to recognize that God created and gifted us with sex for…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (April 4)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a really good and diverse collection of books. Have at it! (Yesterday on the blog: What the Lord’s Day Is) When You’re Dissatisfied and Restless Regarding Your Purpose Christine Hoover: “I still find it terribly exciting that every single one of us is vital to the work of God in this…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (April 3)

    It is another good day for Kindle deals today, and there’s plenty to choose from. Four Things Youth Workers Would Tell Parents About Teenagers, Social Media, and Technology Parents, take note. “In support of the parent’s role as a defender of his or her kids, I wanted to offer this very hard, very blunt article…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (April 2)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of books. Also, Christian Audio is giving away Lecrae’s Unashamed, no strings attached. (Yesterday on the blog: Imagine All Those Eyes…) A Two-Fold Forgiveness “How are we to reconcile the biblical truth that God has already pardoned all the sins of believers in the death of Jesus and…

  • monday

    A La Carte (April 1)

    I’m at The Gospel Coalition conference for the next couple of days, so if you see me meandering around, please do feel free to say hello. Today’s Kindle deals include all sorts of good stuff. Logos users will want to check out the free and nearly-free books for the month. How to Repent of Slander…

  • Weekend A La Carte (March 30)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection of classics and contemporary. (Yesterday on the blog: At the End of a Long Journey) Maker and Shaker Joel Belz: “Media reporting on the recent devastating flooding—in places as distant as Mozambique and as close as the Missouri River Valley—brought a new reminder: The doctrine of creation matters.…

  • friday

    A La Carte (March 29)

    I didn’t track down any Kindle deals today. I expect we will see a lot next week as the TGC conference gets rolling. We Need to Help New Converts from Non-Christian Backgrounds Honor Their Families This may be really helpful in multicultural contexts. “When Youth for Christ (the ministry I work for) first began to…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (March 28)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of books. Meanwhile, Westminster Books has deals on some March new releases. They also have a good price on A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible. (Yesterday on the blog: Budgeting for a Healthy Church) The (Satanic) Power Of Positive Thinking Wow. What an article. “The man who…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (March 27)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty solid collection of titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Now Available: A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible) Responding to Carl Trueman’s ‘Follow the Money’ Lecture Carl Trueman recently delivered a very interesting lecture on seminaries. Barry York does a great job responding and reflecting. Selfies with a Supermodel I…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (March 26)

    Today’s Kindle deals include, well, not a whole lot… (Yesterday on the blog: Always Count the Cost) The One Life Dream that Makes a Girl Blush I’ve seen lots of evidence of this too. “When the water is poured again and they lean back after a dish is served to their friends. When they take…

  • monday

    A La Carte (March 25)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a collection of good books by Philip Ryken. Autoplaying Evil In the wake of the shootings in New Zealand, Joe Carter reflects on how technology has ways of amplifying evil. “While mankind hasn’t invented new sins in centuries, technology has made it possible to create new ways for sin to harm…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (March 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some classics that are worth looking at. (Yesterday on the blog: My Favorite “Minor” Museums) The Industrial Revolution of Shame Wow. “We are undergoing an industrial revolution in shame. New technologies have radically expanded our ability to make and distribute a product. The product is our judgment of one another. As…