Monthly Archives: July 2011

Lay Down Your Strength: a fragment

Posted on July 29, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Even the strength we think we have comes from our need to compare ourselves to others. We may be correct in thinking we’re much more gifted in a certain area or areas in comparison to others. But what is that … Continue reading →

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Loving and Growing Your Children

Posted on July 27, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

We’re continuing our Wednesday explorations of  bringing Jesus further into our deepest relationships, and this week we focus on our relationships with our children. For some of us, these might be the deepest relationships we have. But unlike our relationships … Continue reading →

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Rumors of Glory

Posted on July 27, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson imagine a church that lives up to the teachings of its Lord and Savior, and invite us to dream along—and then do something about it. Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson. Rumors of God: Experience the … Continue reading →

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The Neverending Story

Posted on July 25, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

What’s your favorite story, and how does it end? (Here’s mine –> . For the record, I didn’t know the ending when I started reading it, let alone that I would find myself in the same place as Raskolnikov only … Continue reading →

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Lay Down What’s Done, Part 1

Posted on July 21, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Getting this one out to you a little early, as we’re leaving sun-up tomorrow morning to visit our daughter and son-in-law. Which, in a way, connects with this latest entry…. Our first several Friday entries have been about you receiving … Continue reading →

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Books Can Be “Well Done,” Too

Posted on July 21, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

And no, I’m not talking about “well done books” in the burning sense…. but rather “well done” in the “parable of the stewards” sense of Matthew 25, because that’s where this book takes its cue from. Dwayne Moore. Heaven’s Praise: … Continue reading →

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Who’s the most important person in your life?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Who’d you come up with? And don’t spiritualize/cop out on this question and say “Jeee-sus.” I’m talking about the most important person on this earth to you. Now, why is he or she the most important person to you? And … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward: discipleship version

Posted on July 18, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

If you’ve never seen the movie Pay It Forward, you’ve probably at least heard the concept, although you may or may not have been given the full picture. Usually it’s portrayed as: One person does a good, unselfish deed for … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Shame

Posted on July 15, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

“Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” (Luke 5:8, NIV). One of the very first things Peter says to Jesus captures a huge issue for a lot of us. After a night of fishing and catching nothing, … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus Where You Already Are

Posted on July 13, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Find yourself a  “Help Wanted” section in your newspaper (or if you like, visit an online job site). Take a minute to to look through the listings. What are some of the more interesting jobs advertised? Which ones do you … Continue reading →

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