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  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 31)

    Good morning still and again from Unalaska where the fog has come in and flights have been cancelled. We had planned to leave yesterday but are now going to be stuck here until at least Wednesday! I dug up a few new Kindle deals for you today, though it’s not quite as extensive as yesterday’s…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 30)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include as massive list from Zondervan. Don’t miss it! (Yesterday on the blog: The Secret of a Blessed, Useful Life) What Do Israel’s Food Laws Have to Do with Our Holiness? “When we get to Leviticus in our Bible reading plans, how many of us…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (October 28)

    Good morning from Dutch Harbor, Alaska. I’m grateful to be here and looking forward to worshipping with the believers here this weekend. I’m thankful to Ligonier Ministries for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to watch (or re-watch) the Luther documentary which is available for free. Today’s Kindle deals include a good selection of…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 27)

    Good morning from Anchorage, Alaska (again). Our flight to Dutch Harbor was canceled yesterday so we are hoping for better things today. Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Getting the Most Out of Logos: A Webinar) Will My Husband Still Think I’m Attractive as I Age? I appreciate Britt’s…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 26)

    Good morning from Anchorage, Alaska. I made the long journey out here yesterday and today will be making my way far along the Aleutians for yet another stop in my Worship Round the World journey. (Yesterday on the blog: How To Cheapen a Marriage) Is God in Control of Everything? Christians (and especially Reformed Christians)…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 25)

    Good morning, my friends. May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has the ESV Alpha Bible on sale along with some new resources for children. Aged Care Ministry: 3 Challenges and 5 Responses This is a remarkable article for a number of reasons. I highly recommend reading it. “I lost…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 24)

    Over the weekend I mentioned a sale at ChristianBook.com, but I wanted to bring it to your attention again since there are some really good deals to be had. The new ESV Chronological Bible is 43% off. You’ll also find the ESV Scripture Journal NT set marked down 84% (from $199.99 to $32.99), the leather…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 23)

    Good morning from Oakville. After a very enjoyable weekend in Louisville (spent mostly with Third Avenue Baptist Church) I’m glad, as always, to be back home. Kindle book collectors will want to take a look at today’s roundup. (Yesterday on the blog: Worship Round the World: Pressing On and Nearing the End) The Question Your…

  • weekend

    A La Carte (October 21)

    My thanks goes to the Missionary Conference for sponsoring the blog this week. They did so to tell you about the upcoming conference (which is taking place next year) and the accompanying documentary film. It will be quite an event! Be sure to give it a look. A couple of days ago I mentioned the…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 20)

    Good morning from Louisville, Kentucky where I’m spending some time with my girls and preparing to speak at Third Avenue Baptist Church (first at a men’s retreat, then at Sunday School and Sunday morning worship). There are a few new Kindle deals over at the appropriate page. Two Little Words that Mean So Much Barnabas…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 19)

    As a devotee of chronological Bible-reading plans, I was pleased to learn of the new ESV Chronological Bible that Crossway just announced and released. It’s available in hardcover and TruTone. (Yesterday on the blog: On the Day When God Fails in Just One of His Promises) The Remembrance of Blood This is a strong article…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 18)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today, my friends. Westminster Books has a deal this week on an excellent new book about Psalm 23. They’ve got another batch of good books discounted as well. Meanwhile, one of my favorite J.I. Packer books is on sale today in the Kindle edition. The Mission…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 17)

    Astute readers would have noticed that I posted today’s A La Carte yesterday which means, I suppose, that I’m posting yesterday’s today. How confusing… Today’s Kindle deals include some classic novels and a number of other books. (Yesterday on the blog: If God Utters Any Complaint At All) 5 Ways the World Would Be Worse…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 16)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. (Yesterday on the blog: A Prayer for My Parent Heart) Start Giving Before You Inherit “Millennials may inherit over $68 trillion from previous generations by 2030. According to Newsweek, some experts believe this ‘could be the largest transfer of wealth in the history of humankind.’ What will…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (October 14)

    I’m very grateful to the Reformed Free Publishing Association who sponsored the blog this week so they could let you know about their new picture book The Ten Commandments for Children–a book that teaches kids to love God from the heart. Last weekend I read Walter Isaacson’s new biography of Elon Musk. Musk is an…

  • friday

    A La Carte (October 13)

    I’ve got a couple of book deals to mention today. First, Westminster Books is offering a discount on the excellent Ask the Christian Counselor series of short books. The various titles cover a range of important topics and are a good resource for counselors and pastors. Meanwhile, 10ofThose is having a fall sale with lots…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (October 12)

    May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Those who hunt for Kindle deals will find another small collection today. (Yesterday on the blog: How Joni Eareckson Tada Blessed Me (Forty Years Ago)) The Joy of Knowledge Have you ever noticed that greater knowledge is often the key that unlocks greater enjoyment? This…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (October 11)

    This week Westminster Books has a deal on a new book titled You Are Still a Mother that will be of comfort to many, I’m sure. They have a number of related titles on sale, including my own Seasons of Sorrow. There are a few good Kindle deals today as well. Psalms for Men Who…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (October 10)

    May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you on this fine day. Amazon has fabricated yet another couple of Prime Days. My main interest in it is Kindle deals, but unfortunately I couldn’t find too many. You can, however, find Kindle devices discounted today, along with board games, AirPods Pro, and lots…

  • monday

    A La Carte (October 9)

    Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. There is quite a good-sized collection of Kindle deals to begin the week. (Yesterday on the blog: When the Hands Must Loose That Now So Fondly Clasp) The Transforming Power of Hopeful Love in Marriage Here’s a good article about love and marriage—or love in marriage, I…