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My family enjoyed a good, long Thanksgiving weekend (with my son able to return home from college for the week since Thanksgiving coincided with his mid-term break). And now he’s back to Louisville and we’re back to normal life and life is good. (Yesterday on the blog: The Cost of Surrounding Yourself with Negative People)…
There is a nice collection of Kindle deals to browse through today. This coming Sunday I’ll be preaching at La Fuente Iglesia in Quito, Ecuador, then doing an Ask Me Anything session. The service begins at 4:30 PM. The preaching will be in both English and Spanish. If you’re in the area, I’d love to…
I ended the week with a significant overflow of excellent material gleaned from other web sites. Rather than let it go to waste, I thought I’d put together one of those rare Sunday editions of A La Carte. Here are a few articles that may benefit you today. Where the Differences Lie between Bruxy Cavey…
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! I trust you’ll enjoy your long weekend and your especially thankful Sunday worship. Pastors Should Like People (Not Just Love Them) “To do ministry well, you need to not only love people, but like them. You need to give your heart to them. But amidst the strains and seasons…
Today’s Kindle deals include several titles that are worth a quick look to see if they’re worthy of your collection. (Yesterday on the blog: How Can You Balance Life and Ministry and Your Passions and Hobbies?) The Place of Godly Ambition “Too often the word ambition conjures up negative images of Wall Street investment bankers…
It is, once again, a pretty good day for Kindle deals. We’ve been off to a strong start in October! (Yesterday on the blog: Francis Chan’s Letters to the Church) Twenty-Five Years Later I thoroughly enjoyed this interview with Al Mohler in which he reflects on twenty-five years of leading the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.…
The Kindle deals page once again includes a little list of some noteworthy deals. (Yesterday on the blog: Practicing Church Discipline & Man-Pleasing vs God-Pleasing) When Physical Intimacy Is Fractured: 7 Tools to Help You Heal This may prove helpful. “Our relationship became so fractured that any time Matt approached me physically—to hold my hand,…
Today’s Kindle deals include, among others, an older book by Kevin DeYoung and a newer book by Al Mohler. (Yesterday on the blog: Girl, Wash Your Face) 3 Repeated Charges Against The Early Church The more things change, the more they stay the same. “The church today faces tons of criticism. I’m sure you’ve heard…
There are lots of Kindle deals today since it’s the first of the month. Enjoy! Visit Christian Audio to look at their free book of the month–a biography of Steve McQueen. Logos users can check for this month’s free and discounted works at the Logos store. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Worshipped on One…
There are a few new Kindle deals for you to check out, including a republished work by John Owen that might be good to add to your collection. (Yesterday on the blog: The Sins Forbidden by the Ninth Commandment in a Social Media World) Open or Closed Communion Hershael York explains the difference between open,…
Westminster Books is offering a discount on a new series that looks helpful: 31-day counseling devotionals on a variety of topics. (Yesterday on the blog: The Joys and Challenges of the Church in India) The New Gulags? Carl Trueman: “It is not surprising that gulags appeal to such radicals because that is what they are…
There are some Kindle deals today that are worth taking a look at. (Yesterday on the blog: The Duties Required by the Ninth Commandment in a Social Media World) Hospitality Doesn’t Have to Be a Burden “I want to encourage you to let go of the heavy expectations that you think are placed on you…
Today’s Kindle deals include a number of study Bibles. Westminster Books has some good deals on books meant to help parents in their task. (Yesterday on the blog: Entertainment Choices and Compromise) Supernatural Comfort When the Days are Dark Jared Wilson: “This is perhaps the chief way the Holy Spirit comforts us in our afflictions.…
I would love to see you at next year’s G3 conference (January 17-19 in Atlanta, GA). If you’ve been thinking of going, you’ll want to know that registration pricing rises tomorrow, so you’ll save money by purchasing tickets today. (Yesterday on the blog: How to Pray Like a Pastor) The Briefing I appreciated Al Mohler’s…
Today’s Kindle deals include quite a lot of interesting books. There is a selection from Crossway, a couple by John MacArthur, and even more besides. (Yesterday on the blog: Thank God for the IMB) I Hate That There Has To Be Adoption “As an adoptive mom who is walking alongside kids who grieve what they…
Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good list of deals on some new books, some older ones, and a very good study Bible. (Yesterday on the blog: How We Ordain a Pastor) What’s the Main Concern for Christian Parents When It Comes to Gender? “In teaching classes and seminars, I have noticed that what the…
To this point we have been thrilled with my son’s freshman experience at Boyce College. If you have children gearing up for college, you may want to consider attending the upcoming Preview Day, since that is what convinced us (and him) it was a place he could thrive. Use the code PREVIEW18 to skip the…
There are, once again, a few different Kindle deals to check out. It has been a pretty good week! (Yesterday on the blog: The Joys (and the Limitations) of Male-Female Friendships) If We Lose the Meaning of “Justice,” We Lose the Gospel I really appreciate Amy’s careful distinction between justice and mercy. “Our ability to…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of minor deals. You may be interested in gaining access to a free teaching series by Ligonier Ministries. (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for September) Grace Means Christians Should and Can Live Differently “Sickly saints that are on the mend give glory to the…
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of new deals from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: The Bit of Heaven the Heaven Tourism Books Never Touched) Parenting Daughters toward Godliness not Marriage Two aren’t incompatible, of course, but many put too little emphasis on the first of them. “My daughter has always been her own person.…