Monthly Archives: June 2011

Shawn Vander Lugt Is AWESOME!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

No, this blog hasn’t been hijacked. Just thought I’d make today’s Other Voice a little more personal. And besides, he makes the same claim on his blog this week: http://shawnvanderlugt.com. What’s more, he lives out his claim. By day, he’s … Continue reading →

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How good is your news?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Go find an old newspaper—the older the better, but week-old is probably enough to make the point. Go ahead; take a few moments to look it over. Do you recall any of the stories you’re reading? Do any of them … Continue reading →

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

“We are prevented from following in another’s footsteps and are called to an incomparable association with Christ. The Bible makes it clear that every time that there is a story of faith, it is completely original.”—Eugene Peterson, Run With the … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your “Head”

Posted on June 24, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

There’s a popular adage out there; it’s been the chorus of a few good songs, in fact. And it goes like this: “Everything you know is wrong.” That’s not entirely true, obviously (I hope), but there’s still a lot of … Continue reading →

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What Are YOUR Re-Reads?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Consider this one light and personal. Or a mandate to get into some heavy reading. Or an excuse to mutter, “He clearly has too much time on his hands.” Your call. Anyway, since it’s Thursday (i.e., Other Voices Day) I’m … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Your Life

Posted on June 22, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

“My dear brothers, never forget, when you hear the progress of enlightenment vaunted, that the devil’s best trick is to persuade you that he doesn’t exist!”—Charles Baudelaire, “Le Joueur Généreux” This is a long one, but it needs to be, … Continue reading →

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Help! (or, You Can’t Do It Alone, Part II)

Posted on June 20, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

There’s a great series of scenes in the movie Walk the Line, which portray Johnny Cash trying to kick his drug addiction and face the demons that drove him there, especially the tragic death of his older brother when he … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Old Identity… part 2

Posted on June 17, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Perhaps the most difficult part of laying it down is the most basic—laying down who we’ve been, in order to become the people God created us to be. Many Christians today believe—or at least live as if they believed—that Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Discipleship: megachurch edition

Posted on June 15, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Still waiting on that other new book. Fortunately, Keith Meyer (he of Whole Life Transformation) hooked me up with this new one in the meantime, and I’m glad he did. In some ways, it’s similar to the journey Keith took … Continue reading →

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Living in the Spirit… or not….

Posted on June 15, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Got some fruit handy? Go grab some right now. Try to grab more than one of the same kind; grapes are ideal for this little meditation. Take a few moments to really look your fruit over. Then, look over the … Continue reading →

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