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Great Books at 50% off from Westminster Bookstore

~ Bob Hayton

Right now there are a lot of book deals going. Crossway has all their e-books at $5.99 or less. And at Westminster Bookstore, their 2011 bestsellers are all at 50% off, now through January 12th.

Here are some of the discounted books that I think are most worth picking up.

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A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller

This book was my top book read in 2009. It is a very important book and a good read. If you’re looking to jump-start your prayer life in 2012, or just looking for a book that is a good mix of theology and practicality, this book is for you.

Read my review here.

Westminster Bookstore deal: $7.49 (50% off)

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The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones

This is still my favorite kids Bible story book. The stories are told in a moving way, and the artwork is beautiful. Be sure to look at the video on the book detail page at Westminster Bookstore to get a taste of this book.

Read my book recommendation here.

Westminster Bookstore deal: $8.49 (50% off)

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The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments by Marty Machowski

I’m using this story Bible with my kids right now. It comes with high recommendations and so far looks really good. I like how it intends to bring out the connections between the Old and New Testaments. I plan on reviewing this book soon.

Westminster Bookstore deal: $14.99 (50% off)

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The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Tim Keller

This book promises to be excellent. It’s on my wishlist for sure. I appreciate how Tim Keller speaks and writes, and this book is by all accounts one of his best. This isn’t the only Keller book on this list of 50% off deals. His books The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism and King’s Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus are also bestsellers from 2011.

Learn more about this book here.

Westminster Bookstore deal: $12.97 (50% off)

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Here are a few additional titles worth checking out:

For the full list of discounted titles, click here.

2 for 1 Book Deal on “Thriving at College”

~ Bob Hayton

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Author Alex Chediak has allowed me to extend to the readers of my blog a special deal. If you purchase a copy of his new book Thriving at College (see my review here), you can get a free e-book download [.epub format] of In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson, compliments of Reformation Trust Publishing. Note: e-book purchases don’t count for this special promotion, a physical copy of the Thriving at College book needs to be ordered for the promo to work.

Just contact me that you have purchased a copy of Thriving at College, and I’ll work with Alex to send you the free e-book download of In Christ Alone. This is a great chance to give a book to a friend and get a free book for yourself.

Purchase Thriving at College at one of these fine retailers: Westminster Bookstore, Christianbook.com, Monergism Books, Amazon.com, or direct from Tyndale House.

The Reformed Expository Commentary Series, 50% off at WTSBooks.Com

~ Bob Hayton ~ 1 Comment

I highly recommend the Reformed Expository Commentary Series from P & R Publishing. The commentaries are written by superb pastor-teachers from a Reformed standpoint. They deal with the exegetical questions but make sure to apply the text pastorally. And the series explicitly aims to be Christ-centered in its approach.

You can read my detailed review of Daniel Doriani’s commentary on James here. After reading that commentary, I have wanted to get the whole series. With this new sale at Westminster Bookstore, just announced, I was able to pick up the last volumes I don’t already have.

Here’s the scoop: if you purchase three or more titles, you can get a 50% discount. If you purchase the set, it’s 52%. Individual volumes are discounted 45%. Plus, if you purchase a few volumes you can qualify for the $1 shipping with UPS. On my order, it was only 1 buck total for shipping — you can’t beat that.

Check out the sample pages from the latest volume in the series, 1 Kings by Philip Graham Ryken.

Watch the trailer below, and read the series description, then go check out Westminster Bookstore’s sale.

Book Recommendation: “Thriving at College” by Alex Chediak

~ Bob Hayton ~ 2 Comments

Thriving at College a new book from Alex Chediak and Tyndale House Publishers is sure to garner a lot of attention in the next few months. It comes chuck full of glowing recommendations and looks to be an incredibly helpful resource for those getting ready to go to college this Fall. With graduations around the corner, Westminster Bookstore has a special discount on this title now through Tuesday, April 12. You’ll want to check it out and perhaps pick up a copy (now for only $7.50 for the first copy, and $9.00 for additional copies).

Here is the book description and some of the recommendations it has earned.

Book Description:
Going to college can be exciting, anxiety inducing, and expensive! You want your child to get the most out of their college experience””what advice do you give? Thriving at College by Alex Chediak is the perfect gift for a college student or a soon-to-be college student.

Filled with wisdom and practical advice from a seasoned college professor and student mentor, Thriving at College covers the ten most common mistakes that college students make””and how to avoid them! Alex leaves no stone unturned””he discusses everything from choosing a major and discerning one’s vocation to balancing academics and fun, from cultivating relationships with peers and professors to helping students figure out what to do with their summers.

Most importantly, this book will help students not only keep their faith but build a vibrant faith and become the person God created them to be.

Praise for Thriving at College
“Most Christian young people go to college without specific goals and are unprepared for the challenges that await them. While some prosper spiritually, most get derailed, and an alarming number abandon their faith. Alex has written an insightful and useful book to help college-bound people know what to expect, how to prepare for it, and what to do to avoid the pitfalls.” ~ Randy Alcorn, best-selling author of Heaven and director of Eternal Perspectives Ministries

“Written by an ‘insider’–a former student, now a professor–this book addresses all the issues a student might face. It will be an excellent gift for all high school seniors.” ~ Jerry Bridges, best-selling author of The Pursuit of Holiness

“College represents one of the most strategic transitional moments in the lives of most young Christians. In this book, Alex provides good wisdom and sound, practical advice to young Christians seeking to navigate the world of higher education while simultaneously maturing into faithful Christians.” ~ R. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“When Alex talks about thriving at college, he speaks from experience. He has spent a lot of time on campus: from undergrad to professor. Put all of that together, along with a wide knowledge of Scripture, and you have the ideal author of a really helpful book.” ~ Michael Horton, professor at Westminster Seminary California, author and co-host of The White Horse Inn radio show

“All the things I speak to college students about are here: maintaining your faith, developing nurturing friendships, having wisdom in relationships, becoming mature, finding balance, growing in spiritual maturity, seizing opportunities. A must-read for kids headed to college and those already there.” ~ Tedd Tripp, best-selling author of Shepherding a Child’s Heart

About Alex Chediak:
Alex Chediak is an author, speaker, and an associate professor of engineering and physics at California Baptist University. Alex has been involved in campus ministries and mentoring students for many years. He has published numerous articles in Boundless, an online magazine for young adult Christians, and he is the author of 5 Paths to the Love of Your Life and With One Voice. Alex has an MS and PhD in engineering from University of California–Berkeley. Originally from the Chicago area, Alex and his wife, Marni, and their three children now reside in Riverside, California. He maintains a blog at www.alexchediak.com.

I know Alex personally, and am positive this book will make an impact on a lot of Christian college students. I’ve reviewed his book With One Voice: Singleness, Dating & Marriage to the Glory of God which is one of the best resources on that topic I’ve ever read. You won’t be disappointed by Thriving at College.

Additional Extras:
Click here for a 50 page excerpt/sample from the book. Also, at this link, you can see Alex discussing the book in a short video interview.

CCEF Counseling Booklets on Sale

~ Bob Hayton

I’m a bit late in announcing this, but counseling booklets from the Christian Counseling Education Foundation bookets are on a special sale through Westminster Bookstore, through tomorrow. I’ve highlighted them before on my site. These are not your average psychology friendly fare. They are among the best biblical counseling tools available, and would be a great addition to your church lobby. The acrylic display stand is free with an order of 10 or more.

One of the bundles offered is 50 booklets plus the stand for just $100. Below are just some of the available titles. The links take you to where you can order five packs of these booklets, and many have sample pages available.

More details on the sale are here.