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A La Carte (January 15)

It has once again been a bit of a slow time with Kindle deals, perhaps because we were spoiled so badly in December. We will hope for some more exciting deals next week. In the meantime, here are some links worth checking out.

Ten Theses on Immigration

This column from Ross Douthat has been gaining a lot of praise over the past couple of days.

J. I. Packer, 89, On Losing Sight But Seeing Christ

“Packer, 89, will no longer be able to write as he has before or travel or do any regular preaching. While for now he still retains peripheral vision, it’s doubtful he will ever regain the ability to read.”

30-Day Bible Challenge

If you are a Logos user and, like me, feel like you’re barely scraping the surface of the program, you may want to try this challenge.

Anglican Communion ‘Suspends’ Episcopal Church

Joe Carter has put together one of his FAQs on recent happenings within the Anglican church.

You Need A Safe Place To Make Mistakes

This is true of worship leaders, the audience it is written for. But it’s equally true of all kinds of ministry.

This Day in 1702. 314 years ago today, hymnwriter Isaac Watts was called as pastor to Newington. *

The Silver Chair

It’s going to take a reboot to get The Silver Chair to the big screen. But it is coming, it seems.

35 Christian Films

Speaking of films, this site rounds up 35 Christian movies coming our way in 2016. I watched quite a few of the trailers and can’t say I’d want to watch any of the movies!

7 Pro-Life Resources

This may be worth a bookmark. Each of the resources is worth exploring as well.

Sibbes

Christ refuses none for weakness, but accepts none for greatness.

—Richard Sibbes

  • Prime-Deals

    Prime Day Deals for Christians

    Amazon’s annual Prime Day deals are here, and for those of us who use Amazon anyway, it’s a time to get some deals. You’ll find items on sale across all categories. Of course, my interest is in books and, thankfully, there are lots of great deals to be had (in printed, not Kindle editions).

  • A La Carte (June 23)

    Sovereignty and my murdered friend / Murder in disguise / Raising kids in the faith is simpler than you may think / Where are the young men? Ministry and the crisis of formation / The design of feet on display at the World Cup / We are the witnesses / Being the best you can…

  • A La Carte (June 22)

    Why this temptation? / Running out of time / Let me dwell / The mirage of the influencer-pastor / Marks of growing disciples / Christ is praying for you / Your recommendation / Kindle deals.

  • Works & Wonders (June 21)

    First chief perfect, Then came a soccer ministry, A quadrillion miles of fungus, Psalm 119 volume 2, Prince Edward Island, Fried apple pie.

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 20)

    Long-form and think pieces on: Drugs vs. discipline in the age of Ozempic, the Muslim mind, A.I. doom trolling, the egalitarian scorched earth, against Christian doomerism, Fakes of the future, and many of your recommendations.