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  • friday

    A La Carte (November 9)

    We are one day into the Live it Well conference here in Manila. I’m thankful to have met so many people who read the blog and/or watch the videos. And as I’ve met them and others, it has been a joy to hear how the Lord is at work through his church in the Philippines.…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 8)

    Good morning from the Philippines! I am here to speak at the Live it Well conference–and to do a bit of research on church history, and because I heard that McDonald’s here serves spaghetti which is something I just need to try. Today’s Kindle deals include a few good books; you may especially want to…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (November 7)

    Westminster Books has a good deal on Ligonier’s Crucial Questions series of booklets. Scroll down and you’ll find a lot more deals as part of a clearance sale. (Yesterday on the blog: Division, Jesus, Unity) Some Things to Consider When You Consider Your Calling This is helpful: “I know, the word ‘calling’ is overused. Yes,…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (November 6)

    Hello from China where I’m spending a couple of days while transiting to the Philippines. It struck me today: It took Hudson Taylor 165 days to get from England to Shanghai. It took me 14 hours. What a world! Today’s Kindle deals mostly include the NIV Application Commentary set, which has all of its volumes…

  • monday

    A La Carte (November 5)

    There are at least a couple of new Kindle deals for you to consider–books by Joe Thorn and Kevin DeYoung. Let me give one last call-out to friends in or around Manila. I’d love to see you later this week at the Live It Well conference. I’m excited to meet you there! Tortured for Christ…

  • Weekend A La Carte (November 3)

    There are no new Kindle deals today, but do run back through last week’s list since some will expire over the weekend. I’m going to give my regular remind that I’ve got a Spanish site at http://es.challies.com. If that’s potentially of interest to someone you know, please pass them the information. Articles and videos are…

  • friday

    A La Carte (November 2)

    There are just a few new Kindle deals to take a look at today. Also, there are a couple of deals from Westminster Books to be aware of. The first is on Christmas titles with the headliner being a new one from Sinclair Ferguson; the second is on a significant theological work that is back…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (November 1)

    Today’s Kindle deals include all kinds of great books. It’s a great way to start off a new month. Christian Audio’s free book of the month is Foxe’s Book of Martyrs read by Nadia May. There’s a selection of other classics for sale, including Nadia May’s wonderful reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress. (Yesterday on the…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 31)

    There really isn’t much to report today for Kindle deals. However, do look at this special from Westminster Books and then check my review which will be posted today as well. I mentioned yesterday that Logos 8 has just released; this article outlines all your options for getting it. (Yesterday on the blog: What’s Wrong…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 30)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a few good books from David C Cook Publishers. Logos 8 is out! That’s great news for Logos users. Check it out, read about the new features, and get a discount right here. (Yesterday on the blog: Does Premarital Pregnancy Nullify ‘Unequally Yoked’?) How to Run a Good Meeting–And Why it…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 29)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some books on leadership–and a few others. (Yesterday on the blog: An Explanatory Lord’s Supper) Silicon Valley Nannies Are Phone Police for Kids What do they know that we don’t? “Silicon Valley parents are increasingly obsessed with keeping their children away from screens. Even a little screen time can be so…

  • Weekend A La Carte (October 27)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a handful of titles both newer and older. (Yesterday on the blog: Kevin DeYoung’s Ten Commandments) 4 Ways to Engage My Spiritual Insecurity Fascinating and helpful: “The African and Christian worldview stand in stark contrast to one another. Conversion often requires a painful wrenching from the African worldview, upbringing and experiences,…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 26)

    The streak of Kindle deals ran out today. We’ll hope for better things over the weekend and into next week. (Yesterday on the blog: EPIC Ecuador: Not Just Any Dam) Reagan’s Challenge to His Dying Atheist Father-In-Law Isn’t this an interesting little bit of history… “From the letter it’s clear that Reagan has been doing…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 25)

    The Kindle deals continue again today with a pretty good list. You may also want to get Al Mohler’s free new ebook Life in Four Stages. (Yesterday on the blog: American Gospel) Four Truths to Hold on to When Your (Pastor) Husband is Discouraged Here’s one for pastors and their wives. And non-pastors and their…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 24)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a very large list of excellent deals. Don’t miss it! If printed books are more your style, visit Westminster Books to see their sales for the week. (Yesterday on the blog: Who Gives What: Should the Pastor Know?) A Statement on I Kissed Dating Goodbye Josh Harris has released a statement…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 23)

    Today’s Kindle deals include books on abortion, marriage, and a few other important topics. (Yesterday on the blog: Young Christian: Give the Lord a Lot to Work With) A Warning for Parents: Instagram is Full of Porn Here’s one for parents to consider. “Many parents may be unaware of this, but Instagram is actually one…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 22)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some really good books from Crossway. Also, Crossway will send you an electronic copy of Jen Wilkin’s Women of the Word in exchange for filling out a brief survey. (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Music) Can My Prayer Reach His Suffering? “A father’s strength protects, supports and puts family…

  • Weekend A La Carte (October 20)

    There is just one Kindle deal today, and it’s for a classic book that has just been republished in a nice new format. (Yesterday on the blog: Eight Ways Satan Tempts You To Doubt Your Salvation) Zawadi, the Parents Who Waited for Her, and the God of Miracles Now this is beautiful! “I had the…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 19)

    It has not been the best week ever for Kindle deals, but I scraped together a small and eclectic collection for today. (Yesterday on the blog: The Pastor’s Job Isn’t To Fix Things) The Joy We Know Only in Suffering “The longer I walk with Jesus, the more I see that sufferers often have secret…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 18)

    It has been a great joy to be at the pastors’ conference for Fiel Ministries here in Brazil, but my part in it is just about done and I’ll be driving back to São Paulo today, then flying home tonight. Westminster Books has a deal on what they’re calling their “Small Group Book of the…