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Thursday July 9, 2009
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A La Carte (7/9)

Kindle Price Drop
If you've been waiting to get a Kindle, the time has never been better. The price has just fallen to $299 for the new generation of the reading device.
Calvin Downloads
In honor of Calvin's 500th birthday, Christian Audio is offering great deals on a list of Calvin-related audio books.
Prime Minister Harper and Transubstantiation
"At a recent funeral for a Canadian dignitary, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was televised at the altar of a Roman Catholic church about to take the Eucharist. Instead of ingesting the host, Harper slipped it into his pocket. This created a furor amongst leading Canadian Catholics." My buddy Ian has the story and video.
Next Live Available for Download
Bob Kauflin: "The Next 2009 conference took place in Baltimore, Maryland May 30-June 2. Over 2500 people gathered to worship Jesus Christ in song, to study his Word, and to rediscover who he is and what he has done. I had the privilege of leading the songs along with three different bands: the Na Band, Reilly, and Zelos. Some of the sessions also featured a 14 piece string section. We were able to record the event and are now offering Next 2009 Live, a 13 song download for $5. That's right - 13 songs for 5 bucks. Where else are you going to find a deal like that?"
Is Hurt Mail the New Hate Mail?
Carl Trueman takes this on one in his latest column.
Deliberate Mortgage Defaults
I found this article from TIME rather interesting. "Up to 26% of U.S. homeowners who stop paying their mortgage may be doing so intentionally, not because they can't make the payments but because they don't want to put money into a house that's worth less than what they owe."
Deal of the Day: The Hope Fulfilled
RHB has The Hope Fulfilled on sale today. "In honoring Dr. Owen Palmer Robertson who is a scholar, pastor, church planter, seminary professor, author, and missionary-administrator, this collection of essays seeks to embody both the Reformation and Westminster tradition flavors of Old Princeton theology and Old Southern Presbyterianism."

Comments (4) »


1. Pamela
July 9, 2009
9:57 AM

Hi Tim,
Apparently the Prime Minister consumed the host he was offered.
It was being discussed on our local English talk-radio station this morning.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/07/08/harper-archbishop.html


2. Pamela
July 9, 2009
9:57 AM

Hi Tim,
Apparently the Prime Minister consumed the host he was offered.
It was being discussed on our local English talk-radio station this morning.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/07/08/harper-archbishop.html


3. Chris Brauns
July 9, 2009
10:35 AM

Of course …those considering a Kindle should first consider those factors outlined in my “Kindle Quiz” …


4. Renee
July 10, 2009
10:41 PM

Carl Trueman’s article on Hurt Mail - loved it! I love the way this guy writes…absolute brain food…for me at least.


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