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  • monday

    A La Carte (March 16)

    We enjoyed our quiet Sunday as a family, though it certainly reinforced how much we love gathering with the church. This gives us one more reason to hope and pray for a swift return to normalcy. There is an extensive list of Kindle deals available today. Too Privileged to Panic? Heidi Tai: “I have been…

  • Weekend A La Carte (March 14)

    We are mostly hunkered down here in Toronto, doing our best to track and follow the changing government recommendations. By this evening my son should have returned home from Southern Seminary, and then I guess we just wait to see what unfolds in the days and weeks to come. Logos users, it’s time to vote…

  • friday

    A La Carte (March 13)

    Today’s Kindle deals include some newer and some older titles that may be of interest. I’d love for you to join me as we explore the 33 objects that tell the history of our faith. Westminster Bookstore has a special price locked in when you pre-order my new book or DVD. The Church and the…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (March 12)

    We are in unfamiliar and unprecedented times, aren’t we? As we hear growing news of lockdowns, quarantines, travel bans, and cancelations, isn’t it good to know that our God is sovereign? As R.C. Sproul said, “If there is one single molecule in this universe running around loose, totally free of God’s sovereignty, then we have…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (March 11)

    Boyce College, where my son attends and my daughter will soon attend, has a slick new web site. Parents and future students will find it informative and helpful, I’m sure! There are a few new Kindle deals today. Also, Westminster Books has a deal on a new series of 50-day devotionals. How to ‘Disciple’ Your…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (March 10)

    It’s another pretty good day for those who collect Kindle deals. I’d put Never Settle for Normal and Friends and Lovers at the top of the list. Logos users, we’re on to another round of Logos March Madness, marching toward 60% discounts. You can now vote for the next round and get discounts on all…

  • monday

    A La Carte (March 9)

    Last week I wrote about my trip to Greece and Italy later this week. Sadly, I’ve had to cancel it, less out of any great fear of contracting the virus, and more because many of the things I wanted to do and see have been shut down by it. It’s a strange time, just now……

  • Weekend A La Carte (March 7)

    If you’d like a free audiobook (and who wouldn’t, really), head over to Christian Audio and grab Bonhoeffer’s classic Life Together. Today’s Kindle deals include a good collection of newer and older books. (Yesterday on the blog: When Parents Feel Like We Are Mostly Failing Most of the Time) God’s Promise to Make Up for…

  • friday

    A La Carte (March 6)

    Yesterday my son texted Aileen to ask, “How do so many people know it’s my birthday?” So thanks to all those who saw him down at SBTS and said “happy birthday.” Also, I suppose this is proof that he doesn’t read my site! Today’s Kindle deals include a few good books, just like most other…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (March 5)

    My eldest turns 20 today. 20! So if you happen to see him down there at Southern Seminary, give him a quick and introvert-appropriate “happy birthday.” (And yes, it’s just about killing me that he’s 600 miles away from me today!) Today’s Kindle deals include a few “odds and ends.” Westminster Books has a deal…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (March 4)

    I don’t know about you, but I think the Babylon Bee has been on point lately with hilarious headlines like In Major Gaffe, Bernie Sanders Forgets Words To Communist Manifesto and Christians Finally Vindicated As Sidehugs Found To Protect Against Coronavirus. My life’s better when it includes a little satire. Logos users, get in on…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (March 3)

    It’s nice to see Crossway getting back into Kindle deals with a couple of books today. (Also on Amazon, photographers, gamers and others may want to take advantage of a one-day sale on storage solutions like SD cards, etc.) Logos users will likely want to grab the free resource of the month. After all, it’s…

  • monday

    A La Carte (March 2)

    I mentioned on Saturday that a pilot friend was taking me to spend some time in his airline’s flight simulator. Suffice it to say that if you ever get on an airliner and see me in the cockpit, I’d recommend you get out while you still can. Today’s Kindle deals include some interesting books along…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (February 29)

    What am I up to on this fine Saturday? A friend who is a pilot has invited me to spend a couple of hours with him in one of his airline’s flight simulators. That sounds like some next-level geekery to me. So off I go… Today’s Kindle deals include the usual Saturday list of Christian…

  • friday

    A La Carte (February 28)

    We are in maybe just a bit of a lull when it comes to Kindle deals, but there are a few for you to think about, at least. We will hope for better things tomorrow. What’s To Be Done? Potentially, Nothing Else. “We have a tendency to expect the church to fix every possible problem.…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (February 27)

    I think Ellie Holcomb is creating some of the most enjoyable-for-adults kids’ music today. Her new album Sing: Remembering Songs is proof. Westminster Books has a great sale on a great Sinclair Ferguson book: The Whole Christ. (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for February 2020) The Baby Carrier This is such…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (February 26)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a lot of shorter books. (Pro tip: One of the ways you read many books in a year is to ensure that some of them are shorter books; it’s not cheating!) Logos users, don’t forget that individual volumes in the excellent NIC commentary series are on sale for just $19.99. That…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (February 25)

    Today’s Kindle deals are probably not the most interesting of all-time, but there are still a few there. Over at Westminster Books you’ll find all 40 editions of the ESV Thinline Bibles discounted 50%. (Yesterday on the blog: On Cracking the Code) Count Your Blessings Sometimes the songs of our childhood have wisdom to impart.…

  • monday

    A La Carte (February 24)

    I had a very enjoyable weekend here in Littleton, Colorado, and was blessed to meet so many of you. And now all that remains is for me to make the homeward journey! Today’s Kindle deals include Andrew Peterson’s Adorning the Dark, which many people considered their favorite book of 2019. One of the Most Misused…

  • Sunday A La Carte

    Happy Sunday! If you have a few spare moments to read on a lazy Sunday afternoon, here are some links that may be of interest. “Christ Be All” Here’s a beautiful new hymn that makes for good listening on a Sunday morning. Why I’d Go to Church If I Were Not a Pastor H.B. Charles…