A La Carte (11/26)

Cyber Monday [2] - There are lots of Cyber Monday deals available today from Christian retailers. I’ve got a round-up underway; just click the link to see some of the most notable deals. One of the big ones is Amazon discounting the Kindle Fire [3], today only. Use coupon code FIREDEAL to save $30.

Why Can’t India Feed Its People? [4] - I heard about India’s inability to feed its people from many of the people I spent time with in India. This story looks at the issue.

Leading in Finances [5] - “I'm addressing this article primarily to pastors and leaders to prompt some serious thinking about our ministries and finances, but I hope it will have lots of things to say to anyone and everyone about living generously and encouraging others to do so too.”

Enjoy this Time [6] - I think most parents will be able to identify with what Elisha says in this article. Like every parent, she is always told, “Enjoy this time…”

Marriages Falling Apart [7] - Deepak Reju provides a list of 10 ways that Satan just loves to watch marriages fall apart.

Good News of Great Joy [8] - Here’s a free ebook from John Piper that will help prepare you for the advent season.

In the Rearview Mirror [9] - There are good thoughts here from Staci Eastin: “Not long ago I was talking with a young mom who was discouraged by her husband's long work hours. This happens to be a subject with which I'm familiar. Until just after our second child was born, my husband worked seven days a week for most of the year.”

In our sufferings for Christ there is joy, not so when we suffer for our sins. —John Trapp