A La Carte (January 11)

Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of books that are ideal for kids. You’ll also find Nancy Pearcey’s Finding Truth at a great price along with a few other choice titles.

This week’s deals from Westminster Books focus in on a Christian understanding of culture.

Why Do Canadians Say ‘Eh’?

I don’t know about you, but I found this fascinating. And, for what it’s worth, I’m pretty sure I almost never say “eh.” Then again, few people know how often they use it.

3 Areas in Which Parents Must Persevere

“The hardest aspect of parenting is often not our lack of understanding, but our failure to persevere. As parents, what we need the most is go continue doing the little things every single day. There are three particular areas in which we need to persevere.” Yes, yes, and yes.

Mommy, Daddy, and Their Precious Little Bundle of Data

While on the subject of parenting, this is an interesting look at how digital technology is making parenting more difficult. There are some insightful comments about how we used to raise children compared to how we raise them today.

Ten Reasons Taxpayers Should Defund Planned Parenthood

Joe Carter: “On Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan announced that as part of the process to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Republican congressional leaders would include a provision that would prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving any federal funding. Here are ten reasons why every taxpayer should support congressional efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.”

7 Ways Smartphones Can Enhance Your Spiritual Life

Joe Carter’s also writing over at TGC and countering some of the messaging we hear about how smartphones are ruining our lives. It’s never so simple, is it?