A La Carte (August 10)

Good morning from Kentucky! We are about to make the final bit of our drive to Boyce College where we will be getting Michaela all set up for her freshman year. Exciting times… Westminster Books has collected some new and noteworthy books for August and discounted them up to 50%. (Yesterday on the blog: My Coldest Night and Warmest Truth) What Did Jesus Teach about Giving Generously? John Piper: “The more sacrificially generous you are on earth, the greater will …

A La Carte (August 9)

The Spanish edition of Seasons of Sorrow (Estaciones de aflicción) is now available! I’m so thankful for the efforts of the translation team and am praying that the book makes its way to just the right people. 10 Bits of Wisdom from 10 Years of Socials K.A. Ellis took a social media hiatus and returned with some bits of wisdom to share. They are worth reading, considering, and applying. The World’s Easiest Theological Question Michael Kruger: “Sometimes Jesus asks easy …

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A La Carte (August 8)

May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. The highlight of today’s Kindle deals is Alistair Begg’s Brave By Faith. (Yesterday on the blog: A Family Update for an Especially Noteworthy Week) Baptisms in the Jordan River: A Pet Peeve Clint may be a bit of a self-confessed curmudgeon when it comes to baptisms in the Jordan, but I very much agree with him. We had a baptism: here’s what we were actually doing Speaking …

A La Carte (August 7)

Good morning. Grace and peace to you. For those interested in books for children, Westminster Books has a deal on the beautiful Lithos Kids series of books. If you’re into Kindle books, you’ll find a good-sized collection of deals today. (Yesterday on the blog: Will the Cause of Righteousness Be Overthrown?) The Wisdom of Work “Time is short. We only have so many years, months, days, and hours in which to be productive. This is reason enough for us to …

Weekend A La Carte (August 5)

I wanted to remind you that Truth for Life is featuring Seasons of Sorrow this month. You can purchase it for just $7 or get it free with a donation of any amount. My thanks goes to BJU for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about Killing Sin Habits. There are some more Kindle deals today (as, indeed, is usually the case). (Yesterday on the blog: Short of Glory) Where Did Baptism Come From? We all know what …

A La Carte (August 4)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. Westminster Books is offering a sale on a great series that answers big questions for teens. This month ONE Audiobooks is offering free access to Paul Washer’s The Preeminent Christ. Today’s Kindle deals include a few books that may be of interest. Shepherding Children through Exposure to Pornography This sadly necessary article at CCEF will help you shepherd children through exposure to pornography. Membership at Metropolitan Tabernacle: Church Polity with …

A La Carte (August 3)

Truth for Life (Alistair Begg) is featuring Seasons of Sorrow this month. You can purchase it for just $7 or get it free with a donation of any amount. It has never been easier to get a copy to read for yourself or to give away. Logos users will want to take a look at this back-to-school sale as well as this month’s free and nearly free books. You’ll also find lots of good discounts on books from Baker Publishing. …

A La Carte (August 2)

May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty significant list of titles worth a look. The Hidden Glory of the Unengaged This article encourages us to look for and celebrate the hidden glory of those who have not yet been engaged with the gospel. “We live in an age when the Church of Christ continues to advance steadily, bringing gospel light to even the hardest-to-reach people groups on the planet – although …

A La Carte (August 1)

Good morning from home sweet home. I enjoyed my trip to Australia, Thailand, and South Korea and am excited to eventually share the results in Worship Round the World. But in the meantime, I’m glad to be back where I belong. (Yesterday on the blog: Give Me a Faith Like His!) Ambassadors for Marriage Rebekah explains why Christians ought to be the foremost ambassadors for marriage. And it often comes down to the way we speak about our own marriages. …

A La Carte (July 31)

Good morning from South Korea. In just a few moments I’ll be heading eastbound and back to my home. If all goes well, I’ll be there by bedtime. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: Should We Exercise “Pronoun Hospitality?”) Why’d The Pigs Have to Die? Yeah, that’s a good question: why did all those pigs have to die? No One Who Abides In Him Keeps On Sinning Justin addresses a sobering passage. “John …