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Tabletalk in Canada – Here’s some good news for Canadians: Ligonier’s Tabletalk magazine is now available in Canada for the same price as in the U.S. You’ll now get 12 issues for just $23. You know what to do…

First Book Syndrome – Andy writes about a common issue with first-time authors: “The problem is that a book about everything is a book about nothing. Look at any nonfiction bestseller list. The books are on very specific topics—a biography of a famous person, a specific health plan, a plan to become wealthy, an analysis of current politics, and on it goes.”

The End of eBooks – This article says that the distinction between “the Internet” and “books” is arbitrary, and will disappear in 5 years. Start adjusting now.

Josh Garrells – Josh Garrells has a new b-sides and remixes album that is free for the download.

Master Craftsmen – Writing for WORLD magazine, Randy Alcorn shows that “talented authors are showing that the stereotype of sugar-coated Christian fiction does not match reality.”

First They Came For… – This article discusses who is really being marginalized in society today.

How Pain Relievers Work – I’ve wondered in the past how pain relievers work. Now I know.

If the college you visit has a bookstore filled with t-shirts rather than books, find another college.

—Al Mohler

  • Idleness

    Neither Idle nor Idolatrous

    As a new Lord’s Day dawns, it seems fitting that we remind ourselves of the power and purpose of the precious privileges of hearing from God, speaking to God, and belonging to God. As Christians through the centuries have pondered these means of grace, these key habits of the Christian life, they have always felt…

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    Weekend A La Carte (January 24)

    A La Carte: Who is rich and who is poor? / The new rise of stoicism / A new hymn / When your daughter becomes a mother / The fruit of kindness / How we worship / and more.

  • The Humility Project

    The Humility Project for Men

    I have lots of good memories from the various conferences I have been to through the years, but there is one that often stands out. I was one of many speakers at a counseling conference and, at some point, the speakers were invited to join together for a group activity. We were given the option:…

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    A La Carte (January 23)

    A La Carte: Escaping the touchscreen trap / A censorious spirit / John Piper on the best religion / The evil of envy / The men God uses / Managing email well / Kindle deals / and more.

  • A La Carte Thursday 1

    A La Carte (January 22)

    A La Carte: Suffering as spiritual formation / Save the humanities from the slop / Dying to give / Someone is getting played / Using gifts or burning out? / Preparing to pray / and more.