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  • monday

    A La Carte (February 4)

    Today’s Kindle deals include just a few books (and a Bible). Usually Crossway has a nice list for us on Mondays, but it looks like maybe someone forgot to flip the switch this week! I realized as I was putting together today’s selection that I had found articles from 7 different countries. So just for…

  • Weekend A La Carte (February 2)

    There are so many Kindle deals today! If you use a Kindle at all, you’ll probably want to take a peek. (Yesterday on the blog: Mere Calvinism) Note: The paperback version quickly went out of stock at Amazon, but should be available again now to ship early next week. The Annus Horribilis of the Roman…

  • friday

    A La Carte (February 1)

    There are lots of Kindle deals to kick off the new month (including my book Do More Better). Free from Christian Audio this month is my favorite recording of The Pilgrim’s Progress. Several other books by or about Bunyan are discounted. Free from Logos this month is a volume in the excellent New Studies in…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (January 31)

    Good morning from ice-cold Canada. I have lived through a lot of Canadian winters, but I don’t ever remember one quite like this, with temperatures nearing -30 Celsius and just stubbornly staying there. But we’re staying warm, mostly by staying home! It is, again, a pretty sparse day for Kindle deals but we may turn…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (January 30)

    You may enjoy watching the new trailer for the forthcoming Puritan documentary. Also, Westminster Books has launched a nice new site and, to mark the occasion, has put some books on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: The Perils of Social Media) Mary: The Influencer of God? Here are some thoughts on a recent statement by…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (January 29)

    I spent a few minutes hunting down some Kindle deals and did manage to find a handful of books and Bibles that may be of interest, including the Spurgeon Study Bible edited by Alistair Begg. Nitoy Gonzales has created a Freebie Round-up you might like to poke through. (Yesterday on the blog: How Evangelism Is…

  • monday

    A La Carte (January 28)

    You just can’t go wrong with any of today’s Kindle deals. At Westminster Books you’ll find some solid reading material meant for teens and young adults. Reminder: I’ve got a near-daily audio blog (i.e. podcast). Today’s episode is titled Jesus Wins. (Yesterday on the blog: Think of Not Having Christ!) Be Aware of Human Trafficking…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (January 26)

    There are a couple of classics in today’s list of Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog: What Are People Saying About Christian Blogging?) Hearing His Voice: A Short Film Please watch this short film. It will bless you. Brothers, We Are Not Talking Heads Pastors need to read this one from Erik Raymond. “Dear brother…

  • friday

    A La Carte (January 25)

    Today’s Kindle deals include an excellent one from Alexander Strauch, a fascinating look at Christopher Hitchens, and more. (Yesterday on the blog: A Protestant Look at Catholic Rome) Bright, Dark Lights I hope more and more people come to the conclusion that Hollywood is rotten to the core and that, to some degree, we’re complicit…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (January 24)

    There are a small number of Kindle deals to consider today, though overall it’s been a slow week so far. (Yesterday on the blog: We Don’t Sing for Fun) The #10YearChallenge: The Unseen, Inner-Self Version If I had written about the 10YearChallenge, I think it would have come out something like what Jen Oshman wrote…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (January 23)

    There are a few minor Kindle deals today. We’ll hope for better things tomorrow. Meanwhile, you may want to check out this week’s deals from Westminster Books. (Yesterday on the blog: How Can I Leave My Church Well?) Let’s Make Wisdom Great Again “Fake news. Social media outrage. Political polarization. Ideological bullying. These are just…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (January 22)

    I’ve got two reminders for you today. The first is that my blog is regularly translated into Spanish. The second is that much of it is recorded in a daily podcast format. (Yesterday on the blog: Fascinating Facts about Aimee Semple McPherson) Joining a Mob Here’s World magazine on the young man who become the…

  • monday

    A La Carte (January 21)

    There are several Kindle deals from Crossway that merit your consideration today. Also, the whole Word Biblical Commentary series has been heavily discounted. (Yesterday on the blog: A Pastoral Prayer about Joy) Be Patient with Your Slow Spiritual Growth Being patient is not the same as being apathetic. “I recently talked with my mentor about…

  • 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…