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Faith Not Fear

Posted on November 23, 2020 by carlsimmonslive

Walking through the difficult times . . . Christine Keller. Faith Not Fear: When It’s God’s Plan You Win. 170p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Throughout her motherhood journey, Christine Keller experienced numerous tragedies that could have understandably triggered an abandoning … Continue reading →

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A Small Book for the Anxious Heart

Posted on January 2, 2020 by carlsimmonslive

It is what it says it is. 🙂 And it’s by an author a few of you will recognize. . . . Edward T. Welch. A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and Trust. 192p., $17.99, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down in Safety

Posted on September 23, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

As we walk according to the Spirit, we do not fully know where we he is taking us. But we do know that the Spirit is in front of us, leading us, and ready to guide and protect us as … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Fears

Posted on August 26, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

A great deal of the sin in our lives is little more than a lame attempt to protect ourselves from the possibility of being sinned against. Whether it’s a preemptive strike or a full-scale retreat, we’ll do just about anything … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Future: a small-group session

Posted on December 2, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need…. beanbags, stress balls, or other soft items that can be tossed around—two for every group of four or five   Laying Down Your Day (10+ minutes) Have everyone get into subgroups of four to five. … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Fears

Posted on November 25, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

A great deal of the sin in our lives is little more than a lame attempt to protect ourselves from the possibility of being sinned against. Whether it’s a preemptive strike or a full-scale retreat, we’ll do just about anything … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Future: a small-group session

Posted on April 20, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

This  session is based upon the following past devotionals—refer back, or forge ahead at yr discretion (the one place you’ll need to re-read is hyperlinked): Lay Down Your Anxiety Lay Down Your Doubt Lay Down Your Goals Lay Down Your … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Idols

Posted on November 11, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

We have been created for worship. Therefore, we will ultimately worship something, even if it’s something less than God. Peter Kreeft, in Christianity for Modern Pagans, aptly points out, “The alternative to theism is not atheism but idolatry.” Even as … Continue reading →

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Counting the Gain

Posted on November 2, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

We continue our series on God-given vision today. And it’s been awhile since I’ve used a Lord of the Rings clip, so let’s fix that. As you watch, put yourself in this scene and think about the mission you’re feeling called … Continue reading →

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