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  • Weekend A La Carte (January 19)

    I have returned home from the G3 Conference a little bit early so I can get my son back to Boyce College for his second term. It was wonderful to meet so many of you there! Westminster Books has discounted the excellent God’s Word for You series of devotionals. They are a great way to…

  • friday

    A La Carte (January 18)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some classics as well as a trio of newer books you’ll enjoy checking out. (Yesterday on the blog: Announcing: A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible) Being Forgotten “The Lord has promised to build his church. Sometimes the Lord builds his church through gigantic heroes of the faith. More often than…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (January 17)

    I’m at the G3 conference in Atlanta for the next couple of days and look forward to meeting many of you here! Today’s Kindle deals include a trio of commentaries written for pastors or general readers. (Yesterday on the blog: Jesus Wins) The Everlasting Impact of Faithful Shepherding Faithful shepherding can make all the difference…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (January 16)

    There are lots of solid Kindle deals to consider today. Westminster Books is offering a deal on an excellent series on biblical theology. Also, the film American Gospel, which I reviewed some time ago, is now available for purchase or rental at Amazon. (Yesterday on the blog: Has Your Child Been Looking at Bad Stuff…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (January 15)

    Here’s a reminder that if you prefer to listen than read, I’ve got a near-daily podcast where you’ll find many of my articles in audio format. You can find it here, subscribe to the feed here, or subscribe via iTunes. (Yesterday on the blog: Where Did All This Pentecostalism Come From?) In China They’re Closing…

  • monday

    A La Carte (January 14)

    Today’s Kindle deals include several good books from Crossway, including one of my all-time favorites: Owen’s Overcoming Sin and Temptation. (Yesterday on the blog: What Has the Lord Been Teaching You From His Word?) Do All Things Without Complaint I enjoyed this reflection on God’s goodness and our complaining. “God’s plan is to do a…

  • Weekend A La Carte (January 12)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good variety of books crossing a few different categories. (Yesterday on the blog: Does God Want Me to Obey Him Out Of Duty or Joy?) What’s Good in World Missions? I think we can sometimes feel guilty or disappointed when it comes to world missions, but here are a…

  • friday

    A La Carte (January 11)

    There are some pretty Kindle deals for you to consider today. Some of them are newer while some of them are classics. (Yesterday on the blog: Why You Shouldn’t Stop Blogging (or Why You Should Consider Starting)) When Discontent Sheep Show Up Every pastor needs to consider what to do when discontent sheep show up.…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (January 10)

    There are, once again, a few Kindle deals to take a look at today. Meanwhile, Westminster Books has discounted 2018’s bestsellers. (Yesterday on the blog: January New and Notable Books) Grown Men Are the Solution, Not the Problem David French is one of many who has responded to some concerning new guidelines from the American…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (January 9)

    Today’s Kindle deals include at least a couple of books that may appeal. (Yesterday on the blog: Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship) Orphans, Adoption and the African Extended Family I found this fascinating and instructive: “In my travels and conversations in the Western world I have seen the excitement in a growing…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (January 8)

    I’m overseas today and don’t have access to all my usual accounts. That left me unable to track down any exciting new Kindle deals. We will try again tomorrow. (Yesterday on the blog: What Amy Carmichael Hung on Her Wall) My Daughter Asked Me to Stop Writing About Motherhood. Here’s Why I Can’t Do That…

  • monday

    A La Carte (January 7)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some good books from Crossway that are worth considering for your collection. (Yesterday on the blog: What’s Encouraging You at Your Church?) Walking Saints Home “The renewed call to gospel-centered discipleship in the last two decades has been extremely helpful in clarifying the purpose of ministry. It has helped center the…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (January 5)

    There’s a pretty good list of Kindle deals for you to consider today. It occurs again how spoiled we are to have such cheap access to so many good books! Logos wants you to try Logos Connect and will give it to you free for two weeks (plus some bonus resources). You don’t need to…

  • friday

    A La Carte (January 4)

    If you’re looking for some challenging but rewarding reading, Westminster Books is offering a great deal on Michael Horton’s new two-volume work on justification. (Yesterday on the blog: If I’m Forgiven, Why Can’t I Keep Sinning?) Go Ahead and Criticize Missions (Constructively) “When we travel, we know that God is the one who protects us.…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (January 3)

    There is another batch of Kindle deals for you to sort through today. Also, by popular request, I believe the clicks will now lead to your regional Amazon (.ca in Canada, .co.uk in the UK, and so on). CBD has some pretty good deals, including The Songs of Jesus by Tim Keller, the ESV Reader’s…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (January 2)

    Today’s Kindle deals include all sorts of books from several different publishers. In case you missed it yesterday, you’ll want to check out the free material from Christian Audio and Logos. If you live in or near Rome, I’d love to see you next Tuesday. I’ll be speaking on productivity (since my book on the…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (January 1)

    Happy New Year! There are all sorts of good Kindle deals to begin the new year from a wide variety of authors and publishers. Free this month from Christian Audio is Spurgeon’s tremendous Morning and Evening. There are some other Spurgeon-related audiobooks deeply discounted. Free from Logos is Isaiah for Everyone by John Goldingay which…

  • monday

    A La Carte (December 31)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few more books to round out 2018. There should be some new deals tomorrow to kick off the new month and new year. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped One Sunday in December) The Primacy of the Master of Divinity Degree Should future pastors receive theological education in general…

  • weekend

    Weekend A La Carte (December 29)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a small collection of classics that are worthy of your attention. Recently on Twitter I’ve been asking for suggestions of more blogs and bloggers I should read and have been specifying various countries or continents. So if you know of Christian bloggers (who are writing in English) I ought to read…

  • friday

    A La Carte (December 28)

    Today’s Kindle deals include lots of good selections for both books and commentaries. Enjoy! Westminster Books has a collection of devotionals on sale in case you’re looking for something new in 2019. They’ve also still got their ESVs on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: My Top Blogs and Bloggers of 2018) Count the Cost of…