Monthly Archives: August 2011

For the Love of Money

Posted on August 31, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

What’s one snack or other food you regularly craved as a kid? For me it was Buitoni Instant Pizza. (Sorry, this was the only image I could find — on a Facebook fan site, no less.) Well, any pizza. And … Continue reading →

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Leading the Change

Posted on August 29, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Last Monday, we looked at the importance of communicating well, even when it’s difficult or uncomfortable. Today, we come to the place where we need to communicate. When God calls us to take the lead, it means we’re leading people … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Dreams: rough fragments about rough fragments

Posted on August 26, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

I am becoming increasingly convinced, as I get older, that God does not demand our obedience simply because it honors Him. That is, of course, a true and healthy reason to do it. And I wouldn’t even put up an … Continue reading →

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Show, Don’t Tell… maybe next time…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Having read and enjoyed Leadership Journal editor Skye Jethani’s first book The Divine Commodity, I had high hopes for his new one. Specifically, as that first book had been long on well-placed criticisms and short on answers—and to be fair, … Continue reading →

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Address Your Stress

Posted on August 24, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

When have you felt like you’ve had more things thrown at you than you could handle? How do you normally respond when that happens? Not all stress is bad. But when it costs us life with God, we have a … Continue reading →

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Making What You Know… Known

Posted on August 22, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Read the sentence below, repeatedly.  In fact, each time, emphasize a different word in the sentence  until you’ve tried all six versions. Ready? Go: “I didn’t say you were ugly.” What different meanings did you get out of this one … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Agenda — some opening fragments

Posted on August 19, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

We want to do the right thing, but very often we don’t know what the right thing is. Oddly enough, this is often when prayer is most effective. There are times where God gives us the confidence to pray for … Continue reading →

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Let’s Welcome a New Voice….

Posted on August 17, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

You’ll notice a new member of our blog roll today… and if not, I’m here to make you notice. 🙂 Justin Morrisroe—whose blog Between 2 Trees… now graces our rolls—is a youth director/minister out of Tampa, who comes from ridiculously … Continue reading →

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Temper, Temper

Posted on August 17, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Even if you’re not into “chick flicks” (present company included), there’s a great scene in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes  that sets today’s message up perfectly. Watch here, have a good laugh, then let’s get down to business: • What … Continue reading →

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Getting Healthy Together

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Last week we explored how we’re all members of the body of Christ, and that we all have our parts to play within it. Let’s take one more look at that idea before moving forward today. Think about a time … Continue reading →

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