A La Carte (November 15)

The God of love and peace be with you today. There is a very substantial list of Kindle deals to explore today. Westminster Books has a sale this week on a four-volume set of the works of Bavinck. Am I _____ Enough? This article addresses the kind of question we all have at one time or another: Am I [fill in the blank] enough? Repeating the Mistakes of the Past Alan Shlemon explains how, counter to what we keep hearing, …

A La Carte (November 14)

I wanted to let you know that the deal Logos offered after my recent webinar (25% off new or upgraded base packages) has been extended until November 16. Also, they’ve just released their third batch of Weekly Cyber Deals. You’ll also find some new Kindle deals today if that’s your thing. (Yesterday on the blog: One Unexpected Key To a Joyful Marriage) What Does Romans 8:28 Mean? Romans 8:28 is an especially important and comforting text. It’s important, though, to …

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A La Carte (November 13)

Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection meant specifically for teens and/or their parents. There are several other interesting titles as well. (Yesterday on the blog: The Beauty of Gender Difference) Her Present Absence Karen reflects on the nature of sorrow. “There is no sin in the sorrow we feel in our loved one’s present absence, and there is no wrongdoing or shame in acknowledging its reality. It’s simply a testimony of our …

Weekend A La Carte (November 11)

My thanks goes to Reformation Heritage Books for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about one of their excellent resources for family worship. If you are at the Ligonier Ministries conference in Hamilton, Ontario this weekend, I look forward to seeing you there and to participating in a panel discussion. (Yesterday on the blog: What If a Criminal Justice System Isn’t Actually Just?) In the Middle of the Greatest Story This is a really wonderful piece of writing …

A La Carte (November 10)

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you on this fine day. Westminster Books has just discounted a favorite Christmas outreach resource. They’ve also put together an early Christmas gift guide. There is a strong collection of Kindle deals to consider today. How Can I Return to Normal Life After Tragedy? John Piper answers a question from a grieving widow. “I think I can say, with some degree of certainty, that the more your life is embedded in …

A La Carte (November 9)

I mentioned yesterday that I’d make my recent “Getting the Most Out of Logos” webinar available for those who were not able to attend on Tuesday evening. We fixed up that portion where my screen went blurry, then uploaded it to Logos. It’s now there for you to view. On that same page, you can find the discount codes for both new purchases and upgrades. Those codes are valid until 11:59 PM on November 14. I updated the ChristianBook.com deals …

A La Carte (November 8)

Thanks to all who attended last night’s webinar on Logos. Those who had pre-registered should have received a copy of the recording; if not, you will soon. For others, I will upload it to my YouTube channel and let you know when it is there. There are discount codes here for new purchases or for upgrades. (I had a bit of trouble with screen sharing–bear with the blurriness for a few minutes and you will see we work it out.) …

A La Carte (November 7)

Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. Here’s your final reminder that this evening at 6 PM EST I’ll be hosting a webinar called Getting the Most Out of Logos. The signup information is at the link. (Unrelated to that, Logos is having new sales each week this month and you can find this week’s selection here.) You’ll find a couple of new Kindle deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: What the Mightiest Man Could Never Do) May the Force …

A La Carte (November 6)

Good morning from Oakville, Ontario! After many days of flight cancelations due to fog and volcanic ash, conditions in Unalaska finally cleared on Saturday and we were able to make our way back to Canada. We are glad to be home. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection from Crossway (plus a few others). (Yesterday on the blog: A Day’s Journey) How the Customer Review Changed the World “Of all the web’s achievements, one of its greatest is surely the sheer …

Weekend A La Carte (November 4)

Yup, we are still in Unalaska since all of yesterday’s flights were once again canceled. There is some chance we get off the island on Saturday, but if not, it will be Monday at best. But all is well because we know the one who raises and stills the storms and we are glad enough to be here for as long as he decrees. My thanks goes to Ligonier Ministries for kindly sponsoring the blog this week and for offering …